Organic Gardening Tips
Zero waste plant propagation
With the recent move it became apparent how many seedling pots I actually use! I am not proud of the fact that most ended up in landfill, and moving forward...
Zero waste plant propagation
With the recent move it became apparent how many seedling pots I actually use! I am not proud of the fact that most ended up in landfill, and moving forward...
New Chickens and why we went for hybrids
This week we welcomed our new girls to the run. Say hello to Honey & Soy - our new hybrid layer Lohmann Brown and Australorp. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQ5SN4lJDK/?taken-by=loveofdirt After almost 18 months...
New Chickens and why we went for hybrids
This week we welcomed our new girls to the run. Say hello to Honey & Soy - our new hybrid layer Lohmann Brown and Australorp. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQ5SN4lJDK/?taken-by=loveofdirt After almost 18 months...
How to control Spidermite
Have you ever just looked at your plants and think, hmm somethings not right, it's not looking the greatest. It's looking a little insipid, not it's usual sparky green self....
How to control Spidermite
Have you ever just looked at your plants and think, hmm somethings not right, it's not looking the greatest. It's looking a little insipid, not it's usual sparky green self....
New garden plans
If you have signed up to my mailing list you will have heard that we finally are no longer renting as we purchased a house - hooray! Things have been...
New garden plans
If you have signed up to my mailing list you will have heard that we finally are no longer renting as we purchased a house - hooray! Things have been...
How to Grow Loofah (Luffa)
If your mind is blown by the fact loofahs are not actually sea sponges then this is the plant to grow! We’ve found that this plant thrives in a sub-tropical...
How to Grow Loofah (Luffa)
If your mind is blown by the fact loofahs are not actually sea sponges then this is the plant to grow! We’ve found that this plant thrives in a sub-tropical...
How to stop possums from eating plants
When I first put my garden in I was so excited, finally I can grow my own food in the city! For those who have black thumbs, I can't really...
How to stop possums from eating plants
When I first put my garden in I was so excited, finally I can grow my own food in the city! For those who have black thumbs, I can't really...
How much I saved by growing my own - January 2018
Each month I report on how much money we’re saving by growing our own organic produce. You can read about our previous months here. Why am I doing this? Well...
How much I saved by growing my own - January 2018
Each month I report on how much money we’re saving by growing our own organic produce. You can read about our previous months here. Why am I doing this? Well...
Upgrading our Aquaponics System
With our Barramundi growing really well it has meant that the output (aka poo) has been quite high and our DIY chop and flip aquaponic system was not keeping up...
Upgrading our Aquaponics System
With our Barramundi growing really well it has meant that the output (aka poo) has been quite high and our DIY chop and flip aquaponic system was not keeping up...
How to stop caterpillars eating all the things
Nothing worse then waiting ages for something to be ready to be picked only for it to be destroyed by caterpillars. You'll most commonly see your kale, broccoli, cabbages being...
How to stop caterpillars eating all the things
Nothing worse then waiting ages for something to be ready to be picked only for it to be destroyed by caterpillars. You'll most commonly see your kale, broccoli, cabbages being...
Raising Day Old Chickens
When we first got the go ahead with approval from our landlords that we could get chickens I got super excited and started researching what was the best way to...
Raising Day Old Chickens
When we first got the go ahead with approval from our landlords that we could get chickens I got super excited and started researching what was the best way to...
Summer Garden Update - December 2017
The first day of Summer we welcomed a new family member to the Love of Dirt family. Little Isaac was welcomed to the world on the 1st of December. So...
Summer Garden Update - December 2017
The first day of Summer we welcomed a new family member to the Love of Dirt family. Little Isaac was welcomed to the world on the 1st of December. So...
How much I saved by growing my own – December 2017
Each month I report on how much money we’re saving by growing our own organic produce. You can read about our previous months here. Why am I doing this? Well...
How much I saved by growing my own – December 2017
Each month I report on how much money we’re saving by growing our own organic produce. You can read about our previous months here. Why am I doing this? Well...
Things I wish I knew before starting my vegetab...
It can be incredibly easy to setup a vegetable garden and wonder what the hell is the point. You may find that nothing grows well, your harvests are too small...
Things I wish I knew before starting my vegetab...
It can be incredibly easy to setup a vegetable garden and wonder what the hell is the point. You may find that nothing grows well, your harvests are too small...
When backyard chickens attack
We recently added some backyard chickens to our garden and we've been loving having a supply of fresh eggs and fertiliser which is fantastic. We're easily saving $60 a month...
When backyard chickens attack
We recently added some backyard chickens to our garden and we've been loving having a supply of fresh eggs and fertiliser which is fantastic. We're easily saving $60 a month...
Tips for growing abundant herbs
Ever wondered how to keep your herbs looking lush and mouth watering? Aside from making sure your soil is in tip top shape, here are my tips for making sure...
Tips for growing abundant herbs
Ever wondered how to keep your herbs looking lush and mouth watering? Aside from making sure your soil is in tip top shape, here are my tips for making sure...
Gift ideas for Gardeners
The countdown is on to Christmas and whilst traditionally our family opts for experiences over things, we do also like gifts that are useful (not just for gift giving sake)....
Gift ideas for Gardeners
The countdown is on to Christmas and whilst traditionally our family opts for experiences over things, we do also like gifts that are useful (not just for gift giving sake)....