Organic Gardening Tips

The three growing seasons of in Subtropical Australia

The three growing seasons of in Subtropical Aus...

Nicki Mckay

Subtropical Australia is a gardener’s paradise, with its unique climate offering diverse opportunities for vegetable cultivation. Unlike the more familiar four-season pattern seen in temperate regions, subtropical Australia experiences three...

The three growing seasons of in Subtropical Aus...

Nicki Mckay

Subtropical Australia is a gardener’s paradise, with its unique climate offering diverse opportunities for vegetable cultivation. Unlike the more familiar four-season pattern seen in temperate regions, subtropical Australia experiences three...

What to do in Subtropical Vegetable Garden in December

What to do in Subtropical Vegetable Garden in D...

Nicki Mckay

December marks the start of summer in subtropical Australia, and for avid gardeners, it's a time of vibrant growth and abundant harvests. Or it’s the time to shove the sweet potatoes...

What to do in Subtropical Vegetable Garden in D...

Nicki Mckay

December marks the start of summer in subtropical Australia, and for avid gardeners, it's a time of vibrant growth and abundant harvests. Or it’s the time to shove the sweet potatoes...

Tomato Diseases and Pests in Subtropical Australia

Tomato Diseases and Pests in Subtropical Australia

Nicki Mckay

Tomatoes are a beloved garden staple, but cultivating them in subtropical Australia can pose some unique challenges. The warm, humid climate can be a breeding ground for various tomato diseases...

Tomato Diseases and Pests in Subtropical Australia

Nicki Mckay

Tomatoes are a beloved garden staple, but cultivating them in subtropical Australia can pose some unique challenges. The warm, humid climate can be a breeding ground for various tomato diseases...

Thriving in the Subtropical Sun: Protecting Your Vegetable Garden in Hot Conditions

Thriving in the Subtropical Sun: Protecting You...

Nicki Mckay

The subtropics offer an enticing combination of warm weather and abundant sunshine, making it an ideal location for gardening all year round. However, growing a thriving vegetable garden in hot...

Thriving in the Subtropical Sun: Protecting You...

Nicki Mckay

The subtropics offer an enticing combination of warm weather and abundant sunshine, making it an ideal location for gardening all year round. However, growing a thriving vegetable garden in hot...

What we're planting to survive summer in our subtropical Veggie patch

What we’re planting to survive summer

Nicki Mckay

Growing food in summer during the subtropics is very challenging. It’s too hot, often humid and it’s either too wet or too dry. Bugs and diseases are extreme. It’s enough...

What we’re planting to survive summer

Nicki Mckay

Growing food in summer during the subtropics is very challenging. It’s too hot, often humid and it’s either too wet or too dry. Bugs and diseases are extreme. It’s enough...

End of Summer Veggie Patch Tour

End of Summer Vegetable Garden Tour in the Subt...

Nicki Mckay

Usually here in the subtropics, in December we pop the sweet potatoes in, maybe some corn and then let things go. It's too hot, too wet, too many bugs, too...

End of Summer Vegetable Garden Tour in the Subt...

Nicki Mckay

Usually here in the subtropics, in December we pop the sweet potatoes in, maybe some corn and then let things go. It's too hot, too wet, too many bugs, too...

December in our Subtropical Patch

December in our Subtropical Patch

Nicki Mckay

What was growing Front yard mandala We missed the corn as the rain came right when it flowered so pollination was extremely poor, I planted a backup crop but I...

December in our Subtropical Patch

Nicki Mckay

What was growing Front yard mandala We missed the corn as the rain came right when it flowered so pollination was extremely poor, I planted a backup crop but I...

January Veggie Patch Jobs

What to do in the Veggie patch in January

Nicki Mckay

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 start planning your autumn crops...

What to do in the Veggie patch in January

Nicki Mckay

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 start planning your autumn crops...

NOVEMBER SUBTROPICAL PATCH

November in our Subtropical Patch

Nicki Mckay

What was growing With predictions of a wetter than normal spring that didn't come to fruition we had a slow spring. Next year I will definitely keep to the 'dry'...

November in our Subtropical Patch

Nicki Mckay

What was growing With predictions of a wetter than normal spring that didn't come to fruition we had a slow spring. Next year I will definitely keep to the 'dry'...

Making your veggie patch more resilient in summer

Making your veggie patch more resilient in summer

Nicki Mckay

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 hydrated. I get this question...

Making your veggie patch more resilient in summer

Nicki Mckay

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 hydrated. I get this question...

February in our Subtropical Patch

February in our Subtropical Patch

Nicki Mckay

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...

February in our Subtropical Patch

Nicki Mckay

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...

January in our Subtropical Veggie Patch

January in our Subtropical Veggie Patch

Nicki Mckay

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...

January in our Subtropical Veggie Patch

Nicki Mckay

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...

Our Aquaponics System

Summer Garden - What can I grow when it's too hot?

Nicki Mckay

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...

Summer Garden - What can I grow when it's too hot?

Nicki Mckay

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...

Sunflower evolution

Surviving Summer in the Vegetable Garden

Nicki Mckay

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...

Surviving Summer in the Vegetable Garden

Nicki Mckay

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...

Kale, swiss chard, corn, tomatoes & celery

What mulch is best for your vegetable patch?

Nicki Mckay

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...

What mulch is best for your vegetable patch?

Nicki Mckay

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...

Corn grown in Aquaponics

Summer Garden Update - December 2017

Nicki Mckay

The first day of Summer we welcomed a new family member to the Love of Dirt family. Little Isaac was welcomed to the world on the 1st of December. So...

Summer Garden Update - December 2017

Nicki Mckay

The first day of Summer we welcomed a new family member to the Love of Dirt family. Little Isaac was welcomed to the world on the 1st of December. So...