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 the seasons changing and we’re moving out of summer and
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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 here is a little round up of what has been
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 the bugs move in, keeping up with the watering is
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 hot and the bugs move in. Sometimes it’s just
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 podcast where we explore topics around growing food, fair food
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
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
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 our climate zone. How to figure out what to plant
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 give my veggie patch a good old stink eye as I watch it fall into
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 small gardens and saving space, so there might be other ways where you will get