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Zahra Ali is a freelance writer, environmentalist and gardening teacher. She teaches urban farming and offers eco internships to students. She blogs at cropsinpots.blogspot.com.

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Sunflower Guerrillas: Plant Some Sunshine
[30 Apr 2012 | One Comment | Zahra Ali]
Sunflower Guerrillas: Plant Some Sunshine

On May 1, 2012, gardeners across the country are invited to participate in the Sunflower Guerilla Gardening Day in Pakistan

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Reuse, Recycle and Produce: Bottle Gardening in Karachi
[6 Feb 2012 | 2 Comments | Zahra Ali]
Reuse, Recycle and Produce: Bottle Gardening in Karachi

Turning plastic bottles into stackable, water-efficient planters can play a big role in the global fight against hunger and malnutrition.

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The War Against Mosquitoes: Protecting Your Home
[20 Sep 2011 | 2 Comments | Zahra Ali]
The War Against Mosquitoes: Protecting Your Home

It’s time to take charge of the situation and take our grounds back.

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Home Gardening: Control Fruit Flies and Slugs Organically
[10 Aug 2011 | Comments Off | Zahra Ali]
Home Gardening: Control Fruit Flies and Slugs Organically

We need to invest our time in practicing the most natural farming methods available.

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Rose Moss is Simple and Probably Perfect for Your Garden
[28 Jun 2011 | Comments Off | Zahra Ali]
Rose Moss is Simple and Probably Perfect for Your Garden

Gardeners usually like to have a weedless garden, but Rose Moss is one weed that you will never want to weed out.