The Zimbabwean Gardener Issue 19 Summer 2016/17 | Page 11

farms for kids are going to use a site in your garden, make sure you add some compost to the areas for the veggies. Veggies It is best to use veggies that are easy to maintain and won’t grow too big in a container, such as lettuce seedlings (not iceberg), baby spinach, rocket and spring onions. The more they get into it, the more you can experiment with other veggies. Vegetable seedlings are available at most nurseries. Instead of planting veggie seedlings, you could plant seeds from scratch in the container. Grass Zoysia gave our meadow a wonderful, fresh, grassy look. If only we could all grow this no-mow and easy-to-maintain grass in our gardens. I bought my Zoysia grass from Emerald Seedlings, but if your local nursery doesn’t have it, use the miniature mondo, Dymondia or peace in the home. Mini trees Remember that the plants will grow, so it is best to plant something that won’t get too big and is easy to shape. We used a small rosemary plant and clipped it into shape. Fences Every farm needs a sturdy fence. We built ours from twigs and light wire, so it was easy enough to twirl round each fence post. If you are feeling creative, build your own gate, too! Farm animals Finally, place the animals in the areas they belong, and don’t forget to close the gate or the cows will get into the veggies. order a farm Order your own mini farm kit to make at home, email Kari on [email protected] $10 per box – farm animals not included 11