Organic Gardening Tips
What to do in Subtropical Vegetable Garden in D...
December marks the start of summer in subtropical Australia, and for avid gardeners, it's a time of vibrant growth and abundant harvests. Or it’s the time to shove the sweet potatoes...
What to do in Subtropical Vegetable Garden in D...
December marks the start of summer in subtropical Australia, and for avid gardeners, it's a time of vibrant growth and abundant harvests. Or it’s the time to shove the sweet potatoes...
Tomato Diseases and Pests in Subtropical Australia
Tomatoes are a beloved garden staple, but cultivating them in subtropical Australia can pose some unique challenges. The warm, humid climate can be a breeding ground for various tomato diseases...
Tomato Diseases and Pests in Subtropical Australia
Tomatoes are a beloved garden staple, but cultivating them in subtropical Australia can pose some unique challenges. The warm, humid climate can be a breeding ground for various tomato diseases...
Thriving in the Subtropical Sun: Protecting You...
The subtropics offer an enticing combination of warm weather and abundant sunshine, making it an ideal location for gardening all year round. However, growing a thriving vegetable garden in hot...
Thriving in the Subtropical Sun: Protecting You...
The subtropics offer an enticing combination of warm weather and abundant sunshine, making it an ideal location for gardening all year round. However, growing a thriving vegetable garden in hot...
What we’re planting to survive summer
Growing food in summer during the subtropics is very challenging. It’s too hot, often humid and it’s either too wet or too dry. Bugs and diseases are extreme. It’s enough...
What we’re planting to survive summer
Growing food in summer during the subtropics is very challenging. It’s too hot, often humid and it’s either too wet or too dry. Bugs and diseases are extreme. It’s enough...
End of Summer Vegetable Garden Tour in the Subt...
Usually here in the subtropics, in December we pop the sweet potatoes in, maybe some corn and then let things go. It's too hot, too wet, too many bugs, too...
End of Summer Vegetable Garden Tour in the Subt...
Usually here in the subtropics, in December we pop the sweet potatoes in, maybe some corn and then let things go. It's too hot, too wet, too many bugs, too...
December in our Subtropical Patch
What was growing Front yard mandala We missed the corn as the rain came right when it flowered so pollination was extremely poor, I planted a backup crop but I...
December in our Subtropical Patch
What was growing Front yard mandala We missed the corn as the rain came right when it flowered so pollination was extremely poor, I planted a backup crop but I...
What to do in the Veggie patch in January
January here in the subtropics is normally wet, hot and humid! But if you love raising things by seed it is a good time to start planning your autumn crops...
What to do in the Veggie patch in January
January here in the subtropics is normally wet, hot and humid! But if you love raising things by seed it is a good time to start planning your autumn crops...
November in our Subtropical Patch
What was growing With predictions of a wetter than normal spring that didn't come to fruition we had a slow spring. Next year I will definitely keep to the 'dry'...
November in our Subtropical Patch
What was growing With predictions of a wetter than normal spring that didn't come to fruition we had a slow spring. Next year I will definitely keep to the 'dry'...
Making your veggie patch more resilient in summer
Nothing looks sadder than a vegetable garden in the middle of the day wilting a because it's too hot and plants are struggling to stay hydrated. I get this question...
Making your veggie patch more resilient in summer
Nothing looks sadder than a vegetable garden in the middle of the day wilting a because it's too hot and plants are struggling to stay hydrated. I get this question...
February in our Subtropical Patch
February was pretty mild for us this year, but it didn't come without its challenges. We've had plenty of rain which has been amazing, but I am glad to see...
February in our Subtropical Patch
February was pretty mild for us this year, but it didn't come without its challenges. We've had plenty of rain which has been amazing, but I am glad to see...
January in our Subtropical Veggie Patch
I haven't done an update post in a little while and I am hoping in the coming weeks (let's be real, months) that I'll convert these to YouTube Videos. So...
January in our Subtropical Veggie Patch
I haven't done an update post in a little while and I am hoping in the coming weeks (let's be real, months) that I'll convert these to YouTube Videos. So...
Summer Garden - What can I grow when it's too hot?
If you're anything like me and live in a warm climate, by the time summer hits you'll just want to give your veggie patch all away. The summer garden means...
Summer Garden - What can I grow when it's too hot?
If you're anything like me and live in a warm climate, by the time summer hits you'll just want to give your veggie patch all away. The summer garden means...
Surviving Summer in the Vegetable Garden
So it's only Spring in sunny QLD and oh my god it has been a scorcher. Like 40+ hot. Summer growing in QLD really is a tough gig, it's too...
Surviving Summer in the Vegetable Garden
So it's only Spring in sunny QLD and oh my god it has been a scorcher. Like 40+ hot. Summer growing in QLD really is a tough gig, it's too...
What mulch is best for your vegetable patch?
Growing food is fast becoming a lost art. It’s feared, it’s unknown, it’s challenging, it’s rebellious. But it doesn’t have to be hard. Join me in the Love of Dirt...
What mulch is best for your vegetable patch?
Growing food is fast becoming a lost art. It’s feared, it’s unknown, it’s challenging, it’s rebellious. But it doesn’t have to be hard. Join me in the Love of Dirt...
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...
Summer Garden Planning
Ah summer in a sub-tropical garden. Hot, humid, afternoon storms and pests galore. Whilst the rest of the world rejoices summertime in their garden, Summer can be super difficult in...
Summer Garden Planning
Ah summer in a sub-tropical garden. Hot, humid, afternoon storms and pests galore. Whilst the rest of the world rejoices summertime in their garden, Summer can be super difficult in...