The Zimbabwean Gardener Issue 11 Summer 2014/2015 | Page 5

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Kwekwe

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Dymondia

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Beauty

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’ s budding friendships Garden Clubs are not only about plants
Margaretae A low growing , water wise , maintenance free alternative to lawn
ready for the reds Dashing red summer annuals to give your garden some cheer
the veggie garden What to grow and do in the veggie garden this summer
, grace and serenity What does your garden say about you ?
your own plastic bottle greenhouse Build a plastic greenhouse with your kids

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Vermiculture

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to do in the garden this summer Pull out the alien invasives before they spread
Christmas tree with a difference Make a small Christmas tree table decoration
Start your own worm farm and get free organic fertiliser
celebration of our indigenous trees Grow and protect our indigenous tree
’ s meats Avoid the Christmas stress of cooking and prepare it on the braai
figs Grow these delicious and versatile figs in your backyard

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Figalicious

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recipes Be daring and experiment with these quick and easy fig recipes
you tread lightly on our planet ? Take our ecological footprint quiz
Annual Garden Show The first TAGS show in Harare this year
’ s new New products , garden tools and plants from around Zimbabwe ...
’ s who Need to find a nursery , landscaper , lawn supplier or florist ?
a pet rabbit Rabbits are great companions if looked after with much care

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