The Plantain Tree
By Rudo. N Lingala: Makemba Scientific Name: Musa Paradisiaca Growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was an amazing experience because the country …
Gardening
Xeriscaping- A water-saving gardening design
By Vimbai Ruvengo Due to the Covid-19 lockdown a lot of people are working on their backyards most building vegetable and flower gardens. The biggest …
Gardening in Small Spaces
By Morag Flight One does not need a spacious backyard to have a nice garden. Gardening can be done in small spaces. I was not …
Wild Loquat Tree
By Rudo N. Scientific Name –Uapaca kirkiana Shona- Mushuku, Mutongoro, Muzhanje Ndebele- Umhobohobo English- Wild loquat The Wild loquat tree is a Zimbabwean favourite, an …
Pre-winter gardening tasks.
By Morag Flight With the rainy season nearly over, much of our gardening from now on will depend on how much water you make available. …
Rocket Trumpet
Dipladenia By Morag Flight Dipladenia is a favoured member of the Mandevilla family and my mother used to always have one in her courtyard. It …
The Snot Apple Tree
By Rudo N. Snot Apple Tree Scientific Name: Thespecia garckeana Shona Name: Mutohwe Ndebele Name: uXakuxaku Being home has allowed me to explore our garden. …
Bees in the Garden
By Mike Schmolke Gardeners are observant and study what they grow. They should also be aware of the honey bees that visit the flowers on …
Planning for Summer
By Morag Flight When planning for the summertime, anticipating a lovely time in your garden and with the hopefully warmer days, when there will be …
Bengal Clock Vine
By Morag Flight Scientific name; Thunbergia grandiflora In Zimbabwe, the flower commonly known as the Bengal Clock Vine or the Blue Sky Flower is frequently …