What to do in the Veggie patch in February
February is generally where we’ll see the highest rainfall here in the subtropics – add in the heat and humidity and it can spell lots …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Why I hate my veggie patch in the Summer
How would you describe summer in beautiful Queensland? I am sure cold beers and fun times probably come to mind. Well, I’ll happily have a beer and …
Growing Cucumbers!
So my friend was asking me the other day about Cucumbers, so thought I’d write a quick post. Keeping in mind, my suggestions are for …