Nature’s Harmony
Over the holidays, I spent time with my family in rural Kitale and Meru. What…
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Meet the Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree
Meet the Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Let me introduce you to the fiddle leaf…
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Why the Sycamore Fig (Mukuyu) Captivates So Many: An Unexpected Fascination
Why the Sycamore Fig (Mukuyu) Captivates So Many: An Unexpected Fascination Written by Teresa Nanjala…
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Traditional Medicine and Folk Remedies: Miti Shamba Chat with Beatrice Mmbone
I’ve been meaning to write about traditional medicine for the longest time. It all started…
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Brighten Your Home with Low-Light Plants from Shop Nanjala
Not every home is blessed with abundant natural light, but that doesn’t mean you can’t…
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The Year of Outdoor Gardening
A Happy New Year to you! This year, Shop Nanjala is excited to announce our…
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6 Compelling Reasons to Plant Something Today
I was recently watching the Netflix film A Perfect Find when I saw the main…
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Let’s Promote Tree Growing Instead
According to an article in the Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability (2014)1; Cultivated lands have…
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The ABC’s Of Becoming A Plant Parent Champion
1. Apartment Walkabout Start by looking at your space. Big or small, everyones home has…
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7 Smart Ecommerce Tips That Will Help You Grow Your Online Business
I’ve been in the ecommerce business for over 10 years now. The knowledge gained…
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A Passion for Kenyan Crafts Turns into Record Online Sales
As featured by the International Trade Centre (ITC News), 19 May 2021
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Jambo Magazine Feature!
We’re elated to have our GardenBox Subscription featured in Jambo Magazine Aug- Sep ’20 Edition.…
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Shop Nanjala: Empowering Kenyan Artisans
In developing markets, sustainability means more than just taking care of the environment – it’s…
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Partnerships with Cottage Industries to Promote Economic Inclusion
By definition, the cottage industry is a small-scale, decentralised manufacturing business often operated out of…
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Typography Full Circle
I was asked by Design Society of Kenya to talk about the importance of finding…
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(The) Love (of Gardening) is in the Air
As a prelude to ushering the most romantic day in the world, I thought I…
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The Holidays Are Here. Are You Ready?
I remember when we were little, Noella and I looked forward to the Christmas holidays.
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Designing for Cocomac Raw Organics
I met Miriam Wavinya, Founder and CEO of Cocomac Raw Organics, a while back. Her…
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Three Easy Gardening Ideas to Steal. You’re Sure to Love No. 2
1. Pack a punch with a great frontage. I’m sure you’ve visited someone and as…
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Top Picks For Silk Flower Wedding Arrangements
Flowers are the one decorative item most associated with weddings. Every year, couples happily spend…
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The New Buzzword: Sustainability
According to noissue; “Consumer giant Unilever has been named the premier leader in global sustainability…
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On Trend: Succulents
Succulents are all the rage these days. They adorn spaces far beyond their native desert…
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Editing Instagram Photos without Tears – Advice From a Designer
The best thing that happened to me this year on digital. VSCOX.
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Innovate. Keep Doing. Never Stop.
It’s been a good three years. Exactly. August 15th 2015 was the year Shop Nanjala…
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Of Pounding Maize, Whatsapp and Countryside Upbringing
I don’t know about you, but me? I’m borne Nairobae, raised in a farm. I…
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Fundamentals of Urban Gardening and its Restorative Nature to Humans
I actually smile at the response from people whenever someone asks me what I love…
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The Siri to Indoor Gardening
As a designer, I’m always on the hunt for fresh ideas and inspiration. Recently, I…
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From Kenya to Kew
In 2014, I dreamed of visiting the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London. I wrote…
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Thriving Online Shop for Succulent Flowers – Business Daily
At her Nairobi home in Ngumo Estate, Teresa Lubano has reimagined the beauty of…
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Succulents That Are Masterpieces – Business Daily
Shabby chic gardens demand creativity—whether through clever landscaping or embracing imperfection. One of the…
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25 Inspirational Women Entrepreneurs in Kenya – Lionesses of Africa
Last year’s Global Entrepreneurship Summit, co-hosted by President Barack Obama and the Government of Kenya,…
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Shop Nanjala Featured on Lionesses of Africa
We’re proud to share that Shop Nanjala and our founder, Teresa Nanjala Lubano, were featured…
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Shop Nanjala in Business Daily
Friday, December 18, 2015 — updated on December 24, 2020 We’re excited to share that…
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Got Black Thumbs? Try a Succulent!
Definition of “Black Thumbs”According to Wiktionary, a black thumb means “a lack of skill in…
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Why We Love Succulents
Welcome to the very first issue of Nanjala Weekly Cravings—a space where we share stories…
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