By Dr Ross Cooper Brussel sprouts originated in Belgium and have been very successfully grown in Zimbabwe with their maturity and harvesting coinciding with the …
Brussel sprouts – festive eats, cultivation & use Read More »
By Claire Mollatt This article is an introduction to aquaponics with an example of an achievable aquaponic garden that you could set up at home …
Aquaponic Garden – A Homesteader’s Guide To Set Up Read More »
By Davidzo Chizhengeni Vermicompost or worm compost is one of the highest-grade and most nutrient-rich natural fertilizers in the world. Its soil conditioning properties and …
By Vimbai Ruvengo A fundamental aspect of community gardening is that it is a shared endeavour, often from the very conception of the project to the management …
Social Initiatives- Community Gardening at Blue Gums Farm Read More »
By Farai Mutoti For your winter horticultural crops With the advent of commercial nurseries, farmers can now focus more on crop production than worrying about …
By Prof. Ross G. Cooper Capsicum (chilli) is normally sown in rows in September-December in Zimbabwe and takes 7-12 days to germinate and 16-17 weeks …
By Morag Flight Zimbabwe does not have severe winters like those experienced in other countries, even though we still get a fair share of our …
By Morag Flight It is turning cold and miserable but roses, petunias and other annuals should be brightening up your day. Planting – In Zimbabwe, …
By Prof. Ross G. Cooper Indoor plant hobbies are extremely varying, satisfying and rewarding. I collect seeds from fruits, vegetables and wild trees and sow …
By Morag Flight Scientific name – Hedychium gardnerianum This plant in the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) and is native to the Eastern Himalayas. It is a …
