PRIME Dust to lush: Lilian’s soil miracle in parched Kajiado Soil care isn't a one-time event in Lilian's garden. She consistently top-dresses planting areas, especially after dry seasons, doing all this maintenance work herself.
PRIME How a garden raised Kitengela home price to over Sh10m When Pamela moved into her home in 2015, the land around it was bare.
PRIME The orchid collectors: Former executives turn gardening into new hobby Growing orchids is often regarded as an elegant and sophisticated form of gardening, perhaps because these delicate flowers are true gems when in bloom, their beauty highly sought after by...
PRIME 'Don’t love them to death': How plant parents finally got indoor gardening right Plants have always carried a quiet presence in Martha’s life. Growing up, she admired the pothos her mother cared for so diligently. Years later, while cycling past a garden, she stopped and...
PRIME Flowers in the wild: Kenya's floral treasures go to iconic game park At this year’s festival, Ms Mabel witnessed this transformation more clearly than ever before. For the first time, the programme included visits to flower farms.
PRIME Best flowers to plant in October for a colourful festive bloom October is the perfect time to prepare for a colourful display, as it is ideal for sowing seeds and planting seedlings that will bloom in time for November and December.
PRIME How plants helped first-time mother overcome postpartum depression Though small and rented, her balcony has transformed into a vibrant outdoor space. Old buckets have been repurposed as planters, test tubes hold plant cuttings, and D-I-Y stands display her...
PRIME Why bathroom and kitchen corners need plants too Although these areas often go unnoticed, they can transform the mood and energy of a whole house.
PRIME Kenya's living pharmacies comeback As Kenya modernises, the role of indigenous trees in medicine may change, but their importance remains clear. They remain anchors of heritage, reservoirs of healing and testament to the value of...
PRIME Hydrangeas: How to care for beautiful, yet temperamental flowers Hydrangeas belong to a family of flowering shrubs known for their large, mop-head or lacecap blooms, which can range in colour from blue and purple to pink and white.
PRIME Once dismissed as dull, the ZZ plant now a darling of Kenyan homes Native to Eastern Africa, the ZZ plant is a tropical perennial cherished for its thick, waxy, emerald-green leaves and upright stems, which lend it a striking, almost sculptural appearance.
PRIME A digital creative’s path to peace through gardening While many people seek therapy, Dominic instead began his healing journey with plants—not as a solution, but as small acts of survival.
PRIME Shaping time: Kenya's growing bonsai culture Interest is growing in Kenya. “ The concept of bonsai isn’t new, but its exposure — especially in Nairobi — is still growing. We now have dedicated bonsai tables in the shop, and it’s exciting to...
PRIME Rooted in nature, grown with love Her collection features an variety of unique and rare species. Air plants and bromeliads dominate her display, which is artistically mounted on tree trunks, salvaged wood and rocks.
PRIME Sunflowers join Kenya’s growing floral exports Kenyan growers are now exporting these sunflowers mainly to Europe and the Middle East, longstanding markets for Kenyan floriculture.
PRIME Why Faith chose to build her home around a garden She slowly transformed the bare yard into a space she now describes as her 'Runda'.
PRIME How Jacqulyne Kogo turned her tiny studio into a lush green sanctuary She shares her passion on TikTok, posting plant care tips, hacks, and sourcing suggestions.
PRIME Harvest to waste: Bitter farming lessons from sweet potato business Many people are venturing into farming due to peer influence.
PRIME Beautiful and useful: Demand for mosquito repelling plants jumps For gardeners looking to reduce their reliance on sprays and chemicals, Ms Faiza shares some plants that offer an attractive alternative.
PRIME How garden lover found calling and fortune with sculptures and fountains Garden Space is not just a place for plant lovers, it is a place for garden art collectors, landscaping enthusiasts and those who see their outdoor space as a personal image.
PRIME The garden that others mocked becomes a top money-spinner What started as a passion has turned into a career. Now 33, Peter is a self-taught landscaper whose work attracts visitors from near and far.
PRIME Arabica, Paspalum, or Kikuyu? How to choose ideal lawn A great lawn isn't just about planting grass - it's about understanding how to look after it. If you do, the results will speak for themselves.
PRIME How a ruin became a gardener’s haven For Susan, the garden is not just an aesthetic feature; it is a living, breathing extension of the home and a place of healing.
PRIME How gardening rescued me from Velo addiction Carol‘s gardening journey started with a five-year-old velo addiction that the mother of one wanted to overcome.
PRIME Urban farming: I've never bought veggies; I thrive in apartment kitchen gardening Using creative solutions such as sack gardening, organic fertiliser and crop rotation, she has overcome challenges such as limited space, water shortages and pests.
