Abuja, Nigeria: Recently I wrote about the need to make agriculture and farming cool again; enough for young people to desire to get involved. One of the biggest barriers to the involvement of young people in agriculture is urbanization. Farming as we know it is usually done in rural areas. The reason for this is simple, farming...
Abuja, Nigeria: According to the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), mankind is at the peak of food production. We produce enough food to feed the whole world. Even though 840 million people are food insecure and considered to be undernourished, the FAO is optimistic that mankind is on course to end hunger. They believe this can be...
A productive organic garden begins with soil health and a crucial step in building and protecting soil fertility is mulching. Mulch is any material laid over the surface of the soil. In sustainable gardening, the only type of mulch that should be used is one that biodegrades and breaks back down into the soil. The most common...
Through the use of greenwashing, marketers are successful in making people feel as though they can buy sustainability, as though it is a commodity that can be purchased for a price. However, I’ve often said that sustainability is an everyday practice; it’s a lifestyle, a decision-making process, a way of thinking and behaving. It’s the string...
“The greatest change we need to make is from consumption to production, even if on a small scale, in our own gardens. If only 10% of us do this, there is enough for everyone. Hence the futility of revolutionaries who have no gardens, who depend on the very system they attack, and who produce words...
Philadelphia, Unites States: The Philadelphia Flower Show is a yearly showcase of world-renowned competitions in horticulture and floral arrangement, massive garden displays, and gardening presentations. According to its website, the Flower Show “introduces the newest plant varieties, garden and design concepts, and organic and sustainable practices.” I’ve been going to the flower show every year...
When back-to-basics meets modern agricultural science, it checks off more boxes than you’d ever imagine. Vertical gardens — or living walls — created as decorative statement pieces are increasingly found in high-end hotels, cutting-edge business and resort lobbies. Vertical gardens offer a powerful visual draw even as they improve air content and acoustic quality. Living...
Editor’s note: I’ve been requested by several Instagram followers to share more eco-friendly gardening tips so expect to see many more gardening posts from me this year! This week I thought I’d share with you my personal gardening toolkit to give you an idea of the equipment I use when I’m tending my organic kitchen garden....
Looking to get your hands dirty in the garden but not sure what eco-friendly gardening tools and items you’ll need to get started? You’ve come to the right place. Although I’ve only just started flexing my green thumb in the last several years, I am in the garden more than most of my friends born...
Growing food is one of the most satisfying things I’ve done in my life. I’ve climbed corporate ladders (and climbed back down), played competitive sports (and completed a mini triathlon), built teams, performed on stage, launched businesses, travelled to different countries, executed on various sustainable lifestyle challenges like going vegan and interviewed some amazing people doing...
Plants are more than just props offering a splash of greenery. They are my everyday companions and confidantes, offering friendship, connection and inspiration. Those moments with them opens up so many new worlds, opportunities for creativity, artistic expression and reflection. Spending time with plants enriches the soul and enlivens my spirit. However I didn’t always...
As a sustainable gardener, it’s crucial to master managing common garden pests using natural pesticides. See, any proper gardener will have a go-to pesticide to get rid of said buggers. However, most store-bought pesticides are highly toxic and harmful to your plants, beneficial bugs, the soil, and the surrounding ecosystem. Certain natural ingredients mixed together...