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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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
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 podcast where we explore topics around growing food, fair food
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
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
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 podcast where we explore topics around growing food, fair food
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
Spinach alternatives for sub tropical growers
Who doesn’t love a salad full to the brim with baby spinach leaves… maybe my toddler, oh and spinach is probably the only thing my beagle wont eat too.. but I love a salad with baby spinach. It has been
Tomatoes rotting at their ends? Could be blossom end rot
Ever find your tomatoes are growing but seem to be rotting from the bottom up. If it’s not fruit fly, you might have a case of blossom end rot. The good news is thankfully it’s not a disease that will
We’re building/growing a bean teepee!
As you know I am a big believer of getting the kids in the garden, so what better way to do so is to create their own little cubby house! Say hello to the bean teepee. View this post on
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 environment and is relatively pest and disease resistant. It loves