Here are some tips to get your lawn looking beautiful and healthy The best way to feed plants is to maintain a healthy soil. Because grass is long term, it […]
French beans (mishiri) are edible and nutritious – rich in vitamins A, C, K and minerals. In Kenya, they are largely grown for export, but are fast becoming a favorite […]
PESTS AND DISEASES are every farmer’s headache. They cause losses for the farmer who applies prescribed methods to reduce their impact. The methods may be based on organic or synthetic […]
By Sven Verwiel, Director & Founder of Barefoot Soulutions which works with communities, clients and the environment to restore functional landscapes and build sustainable food systems that mimic natural patterns. […]
Due to climatic changes and human activities the soil suffers and this is evident where there is soil compaction which restricts root growth, reduces nutrient availability and increases farmer dependence […]
Contributed by ‘ANONYMOUS‘ author While growing up, my grandfather always had a vegie garden at our home. It was always full of fresh vegetables, beautifully maintained and we always had […]
There are three main rules of watering: Use a well-drained substrate. When the root substrate is drained and aerated, proper watering can be achieved, giving the plant desirable texture and […]
Tomatoes are a valuable part of a healthy diet that’s a good source of several vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, potassium, vitamin K, and folate. They grow best […]
CONTAINER GARDENING Are you one of those people who have an interest in farming or gardening but feel that you cannot practice because you are limited by where you live […]
Picture a large green space right in the middle of a desert. I bet you’d brush this aside as a figment of imagination. The reality in this day and age […]