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Citrus Crossword Puzzle
Word games help to keep the mind active to enhance and preserve brain function as we grow older. It is also easier to remember facts we learn through interactive processes. Let’s work, eat and learn how to live healthier and more fulfilling lifestyles. #LoveHomeGrown. #GardeningAndHealth
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Citrus fruits, Interactive Content
Harmful Insects: Fruit fly alert
Fruit flies are the primary cause of global fruit spoilage. They lay eggs in developing fruits, which appear as rotten with maggots in ripe fruits. The insects target fruits like guava, mango, apple, and more but spare some like raspberries and figs. Effective control measures include traps and extermination of infected fruits. Synchronized community efforts and consistent year-round surveillance are crucial for successful prevention.
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Pest Control
Spring and Dry Summer Gardening Priorities Part 2: Fruit Thinning
Fruit thinning is a critical process in orchard management that’s often overlooked by backyard gardeners. It results in larger, higher-quality fruit by reducing the competition for nutrients and preventing damage caused by overcrowding. Naturally spaced commercial fruit varieties need less thinning, making them suitable for small gardens maintained by part-time gardeners. Thinned fruits can be composted or preserved if large enough.
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Fruit thinning
Spring and Dry Summer Gardening Priorities Part 1
Post-winter gardening activities make an orchard resilient and productive till the rainy season’s end. Activities include controlling pests, increasing watering, enriching soil, mulishing, transplanting, and pruning, among others. Increased care should be taken during higher temperatures as plants require more hydration and nutrients. Soils should be amended periodically and mulching should be frequent to retain soil moisture and improve plant survival during droughts.
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Post-winter Gardening Priorities
Hello World!
Citrus trees flourish in subtropical climates and need minimal care, but must be adequately watered and composted. Disease control and pest prevention are essential. Mild winter temperatures in central southern Africa permit many fruits to continue to ripen. Home-growing allows for the creation of nutrient-rich drinks, mixing fruits like ginger, pomelo, and pineapple, beneficial during flu season.
Five‑Leaf Yam in Its Element
The five-leaf yam thrives in wet conditions, providing edible parts but requiring cooking to eliminate toxins; growth has been exceptional.
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Gallery, Root Plants, What is thriving this season?
Rainy Season Citrus Glory
The rainy season yields abundant, juicy lemons, showcased in a gallery highlighting their diverse uses and vibrant flavors.
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Citrus fruits, What is thriving this season?
When the Annuals Struggled, the Perennials Stepped Up
This season’s harsh conditions challenged many vegetables, but perennials like chicory and sweet potato leaves thrived abundantly.
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Vegetables, Very Low Maintenance Plants, What is thriving this season?
Container Gardening: Grow Guavas Anywhere
Urbanisation has reduced the number of guava trees, but container gardening revives them, allowing fresh fruit to flourish in tight spaces.
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Gallery, Potted Plants, What is thriving this season?
The Growth Journey of Inga Trees: Lessons on Patience
The inga trees’ recovery highlights resilience, illustrating that patience, steady conditions, and nurturing yield abundant growth after adversity.
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Benefits of Gardening, Gallery, What is thriving this season?
Growing Sage: Tips for Success in Zambia
Sage is a versatile herb used for culinary, medicinal, and ornamental purposes, thriving in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.
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Ground Cover, Herbs & Spices, Ornamentables
Air Layering: The Smart Propagation Method for Rainy Seasons
The humidity and rainfall in December and January complicate pruning but favour air layering for healthier plant propagation.
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Plant Care, Plant propagation
Replanting and Harvesting Liquorice Root
Liquorice, or Glycyrrhiza glabra, thrives in sunny, well-drained soil and is harvested in winter for various uses.
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Herbs & Spices, Plant propagation, Root Plants
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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Gallery, Ornamentables, This Week's Harvest, Very Low Maintenance Plants, What is thriving this season?
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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Gallery, Plant propagation, Potted Plants, Rainy season gardening in the subtropics, Root Plants
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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Plant Selection, Rainy season gardening in the subtropics, What is thriving this season?
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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Gallery, Plant propagation, Potted Plants, Root Plants, What is thriving this season?