WHY GARDEN?
BY MORAG FLIGHT Flower gardening can brighten up and liven any landscape. It can turn outdoor space into a colourful showcase or create borders that pop. …
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Brussel sprouts – festive eats, cultivation & use
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 …
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Beginners Basics-Vermicomposting
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 …
POST PURCHASE HANDLING OF SEEDLINGS
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 …
Growing capsicum (chilli) – the hit feeling
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 …
PREPARING FOR WINTER
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 …
Lawn Care Essentials – Mowing and Watering
By Vimbai Ruvengo Lawn care is not just about having the right tools for mowing and a sophisticated irrigation system. It relies on the skill …
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 …
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 …