The Zimbabwean Gardener Issue 1 Winter 2012 | Page 5

28 06 10 13 14 16 18 Iridescent winter blues Shades of blue and purple to brighten up your garden Colourful winter annuals for shady areas Five winter annuals that do well in shady areas in your garden In the veggie garden this winter Find out what to plant and do in your veggie garden Broccoli Learn how to grow broccoli this winter What to do in the garden this winter What to plant and do in your garden in June, July and August Sage Grow sage and benefit from its many medicinal uses 20 25 27 28 30 32 It’s time to prune the roses Gil Laver takes you through the steps of pruning your roses Winter wise watering Have a beautiful winter garden no matter how little water you have Ask Henning Let Henning give you the answer to the problems in your garden Grewia occidentalis Grewia occidentalis ticks many boxes in being a ‘must have’ indigenous shrub for your bird-loving garden Build your own A-frame garden picnic table this winter Dust off the toolbox and enjoy this fun and rewarding DIY project Revamp your unsightly courtyard wall Turn an ordinary courtyard wall into an interesting focal point 37 36 37 What’s new in Zimbabwe New products for your garden, home and pets Soups and salads fresh from the garden Allow the winter sunshine into your kitchen by preparing these recipes with seasonal vegetables 40 Fun funky flowers With some fun coloured bottles and bright flowers, you can add a bit of cheer to any corner in your home 42 44 Revitalise your living room Clever solutions to give your living room a facelift Training puppies from an ea ɱ䁅