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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 5 years now. The knowledge gained…

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A passion for Kenyan crafts turns into record online sales by ITC News

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Scaling Your Garden: Trends For You To Pick To Grow A Gang of Edibles and Shrubs

Have you ever considered owning a plant? What do you consider important when to own…

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An Unreserved Letter To You Who Complains About Climate Change

Dear You, How are you? How is your year so far? I hope it is…

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4 Reasons Why We Should Have Tokyo Gardens in Nairobi?

Rural areas have one big advantage over urban areas. The presence of natural plants covering…

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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Good Morning Lionesses!

Image of the Day: ‘Grow Your Own Herbs’… Nanjala Blooms in Kenya has launched an exclusive organic seed…

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Sendy Customer Story – Nanjala

“ I go for the eco, you know when you buy a plant sometimes you…

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Typography Full Circle

I was asked by Design Society of Kenya to talk about the importance of finding…

(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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Atrium at Simba Colt, Delta Towers, Nairobi

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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a batch of chujio ceramics next to a sempervivum succulent

Discover Why You Should Always Plant Your Plants in Terracotta

Definition: Terra-cotta is just a fancy word for a clay flower pot. “Its an Italian…

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Why do pregnant women love plants?

A week ago I had an interesting discussion with a fellow plant lover, he owns…

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How to Jump Start Your Creative Startup – Like a Boss.

Well its no secret, Creatives are finally getting a seat at the board room table,…

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The Siri to Indoor Gardening

I have been scouring the internet for ideas… As a designer we are always seeking…

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From Kenya to Kew

The very one place I wanted to visit about 3 years ago; 3 weeks ago,…

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Giving old items new life in the garden

Before you toss the old baking tins or the slightly cracked flowered tea pots, look…

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Thriving online shop for succulent flowers

At Teresa Lubano’s backyard, she has given the hardy succulent plants a new glow. And…

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Succulents That are Masterpieces

Shabby chic gardens do not come easy, you have to be creative, hire a good…

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Teresa Nanjala Lubano – The startup story of a Kenyan entrepreneur with a love of local products and a passion for supporting those who make them

A common challenge for many artisans in Africa is getting access to markets and gaining…

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Meet 25 inspirational women entrepreneurs who are helping to put Kenya on the global business map

Last year, when President Barack Obama and the United States partnered with the Government of…

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Press Feature: Lionesses of Africa

A common challenge for many artisans in Africa is getting access to markets and gaining…

Press Feature: Business Daily

“There is still time to find that perfect gift, so get shopping”. This is the…

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GOT BLACK THUMBS? TRY A SUCCULENT!

Definition of “Black thumbs”. According to Wiktionary it’s “a lack of skill in gardening”. The…

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WHY ARE WE SO FASCINATED BY SUCCULENTS?

We are pleased to announce that this is our first ever issue of the Nanjala…