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Pineapple guava blossoms

Feijoa: The Exotic Fruit You Can Grow at Home

Pineapple guava thrives in Zambia’s climate, producing vibrant flowers and fruit across seasonal cycles, requiring specific care for optimal health.

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Separating and replanting sprouted sunchoke

Dividing and Transplanting Sunchoke in the Rainy Season

Transplanting sunchokes in the rainy season improves recovery and yield, especially with a balanced soil mix for better drainage.

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Kiowa blackberry roots

Kiowa Blackberry: Getting To the Root of its Strength

Kiowa blackberries thrive in drought, yielding large fruit. Their deep roots demand space, making them top choice for gardeners.

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Lotus plant leaves are water repelling

Starting Nelumbo Nucifera (Sacred Lotus) from Seed

Discover the essential steps for germinating and growing Sacred Lotus from seed to ensure healthy, thriving aquatic garden plants.

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Root-bound asparagus

Root-Bound Solutions: Repotting Asparagus Crowns

Discover the best seasons and methods for separating asparagus crowns, handling root-bound plants, and ensuring vigorous regrowth and harvesting.

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Korean chicory blossoms

Perennial Chicory: Care, Cooking, and Beauty

Korean chicory is a drought-tolerant, perennial herb with edible leaves and roots, attractive blue flowers, and culinary plus ornamental value.

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Dividing rooted bay leaf air layers

Bay Leaf Propagation: Effective Air Layering Techniques

Bay leaf plants grow slowly and are hard to propagate, but air-layering during the rainy season offers higher success than seeds or cuttings.

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Baby kiwi fruits

The Cost of Dreams: Lessons from Kiwi Cultivation

Discover the inspiring journey of growing kiwi fruit in the warm subtropics, perseverance, & building a purpose-driven business from scratch

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Green Utah celery

Understanding Celery: Leaf, Stalk, and Celeriac Benefits

Celery and celeriac are versatile, resilient crops offering multiple culinary uses, making them essential for any home garden.

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Avocado, chayote squash and sweet granadilla fruits

Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables: What’s Fresh Now

Discover this season’s homegrown harvest, gardening updates, and tips for fresh produce during rainy weather.

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Ripe cape gooseberry

Quick Growth and Low Maintenance of Cape Gooseberries

Discover how Cape gooseberry thrives with rapid growth, high yields, and minimal care, plus tips for sustainable garden composting.

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Grape vines summer 2025

Rainy Season Gardening Tips for Lusaka

Discover the benefits and challenges of Lusaka’s first rains for potted plants, vegetables, and fruit trees in homegrown gardens.

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