The Zimbabwean Gardener Issue 12 Autumn 2015 High res | Page 5

09 09 10 12 16 18 22 12 Moss is not for picking Moss in Zimbabwe is illegal to pick as areas of it are being stripped away Grey foliage plants for a water wise garden Grow these silvery plants to save water An inspiring education Peterhouse Girls’ School gardens inspire the students and teachers What’s new New products, garden tools and plants from around Zimbabwe... What to do in the veggie garden Grow onions, broccoli and beans Healing depression naturally Natural ways through gardening to lift your mood 24 26 28 30 33 34 24 Grafting roses with Gil Find out how to propagate roses through grafts, using root stock and a chip bud What to do in the garden this autumn Prepare your garden for the drier months Gardening with our soils Understanding our soil is vital in gardening The Mutare Garden of the Year Mrs. Mariga wins with her annual-filled garden Billy’s meats The Nutritional Gardens of Bulawayo Learn how to cook Smoke Roasted Chicken on a Weber braai The ZDDT encourages communities to garden 10 36 39 40 42 45 58 Adding value to your property Make adjustments to increase the value A shy and sensitive plants This plant will attract and distract your child The Cabbage Tree Sweet bell peppers Cooking with peppers Dust mites These indigenous trees are great for design in the garden Learn how to grow these colourful and tasty peppers These bright and tasty peppers bring colour and variety to all dishes The dustmite is the biggest cause of allergens in the house 45 34 5