Here in the subtropics, our cool season growing is super short. We only have a short window to grow some of the things that other climate zones can grow right into spring. On the other hand, if we’re in an
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4 ways with Rosellas
This is the first year we’ve grown rosellas, and they will definitely be a firm favourite in our growing list for the future. Not only are they stunning plants, they are prolific producers without a great deal of input from
Food you can grow in pots
As a long term renter I am quite familiar with learning to grow things in temporary container so I thought I’d put together a list of plants that I’ve successfully grown in pots. Keys to successful harvests Two key considerations
Perennial Edible Plants
You may often wonder why your sweet basil only lasts one year but your rosemary just keeps on giving. That’s because there are a couple of different plants. Annual plants will only last the one season. eg. Lettuce, Tomatoes, Carrots
Common Pests in the Subtropical Garden
This week I found a whole new pest that I never knew existed so I thought I’d write a list of some of the common things I find in my garden. Spidermite Usually I find Spidermite in areas that are
Growing Garlic in South East Queensland
If you watch certain garden shows, they will tell you that you shouldn’t even try growing garlic in our climate. ‘Stick to garlic chives they say’, but seriously it’s not the same thing at all. Well I am the kind
Herbs to grow in Autumn
Sometimes we really struggle to get certain herbs growing in our subtropical climate and wonder why, herbs are the easiest thing to grow! But generally the reason is it’s too hot or humid for the plants to thrive. Whilst the
Tomato Pest – Tomato Russet Mite
So this week I learnt all about a new tomato pest. Tomatoes are one of my biggest teachers here in this sub tropical climate of ours. I’ve experienced varying degrees of wilt, I’ve had leaf curl and now a whole
Reasons why your plants aren’t growing very well
Are you a self confessed black thumb? Maybe you’re not really and just making some simple mistakes. 1. Your dirt is terrible Good soil health means healthy happy plants. This is going to be the number one reason why your
Favourite plants to grow in Autumn
My favourite growing season is here! I love growing food in autumn here in our subtropical climate, it’s still warm enough to get some tomatoes in and cool enough to start growing the cooler weather things. Here are some of
My zucchinis aren’t growing and rotting at the ends
Do you have a problem with your zucchinis (or squash or pumpkin or cucumbers) being stunted and not progressing past the size of your thumb? Perhaps they are getting to a certain size and then they just start rotting. There
A hedge of Sunflowers
Our house is oddly positioned to the street frontage. Our front door is actually on the side of the house but there is a sliding glass door at the front which goes into the master bedroom. The room get smashed