Love of Dirt - Growing Food in the Subtropics

Welcome!

I am Nicki, I help people learn how to grow their own healthy organic food in the subtropical climate. Join me on a quest to grow all things edible.

Kale, swiss chard, corn, tomatoes & celery

What mulch is best for your vegetable patch?

What to grow in Spring

Closing the Loop - self sufficient garden

Closing the Loop in the backyard veggie patch and becoming more self sufficient

Lessons from an entomologist

How to fill a raised bed for under $10

Our Journey into Aquaponics

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.

What to plant this month?

Grab my free printable list of fruits and veggies to plant this month plus you'll get weekly reminders & loads of tips and tricks for the subtropical veggie patch.

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