Organic Gardening Tips

who to stop possums eating your garden

How to stop possums from eating plants

Nicki Mckay

When I first put my garden in I was so excited, finally I can grow my own food in the city! For those who have black thumbs, I can't really...

How to stop possums from eating plants

Nicki Mckay

When I first put my garden in I was so excited, finally I can grow my own food in the city! For those who have black thumbs, I can't really...

How much we saved by growing our own

How much I saved by growing my own - January 2018

Nicki Mckay

Each month I report on how much money we’re saving by growing our own organic produce. You can read about our previous months here. Why am I doing this? Well...

How much I saved by growing my own - January 2018

Nicki Mckay

Each month I report on how much money we’re saving by growing our own organic produce. You can read about our previous months here. Why am I doing this? Well...

Aquaponics Barramundi

Upgrading our Aquaponics System

Nicki Mckay

With our Barramundi growing really well it has meant that the output (aka poo) has been quite high and our DIY chop and flip aquaponic system was not keeping up...

Upgrading our Aquaponics System

Nicki Mckay

With our Barramundi growing really well it has meant that the output (aka poo) has been quite high and our DIY chop and flip aquaponic system was not keeping up...

Growing your own food to save you money

How to stop caterpillars eating all the things

Nicki Mckay

Nothing worse then waiting ages for something to be ready to be picked only for it to be destroyed by caterpillars. You'll most commonly see your kale, broccoli, cabbages being...

How to stop caterpillars eating all the things

Nicki Mckay

Nothing worse then waiting ages for something to be ready to be picked only for it to be destroyed by caterpillars. You'll most commonly see your kale, broccoli, cabbages being...

Raising Day Old Chicks

Raising Day Old Chickens

Nicki Mckay

When we first got the go ahead with approval from our landlords that we could get chickens I got super excited and started researching what was the best way to...

Raising Day Old Chickens

Nicki Mckay

When we first got the go ahead with approval from our landlords that we could get chickens I got super excited and started researching what was the best way to...

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...

Ugly vegetable harvest

How much I saved by growing my own – December 2017

Nicki Mckay

Each month I report on how much money we’re saving by growing our own organic produce. You can read about our previous months here. Why am I doing this? Well...

How much I saved by growing my own – December 2017

Nicki Mckay

Each month I report on how much money we’re saving by growing our own organic produce. You can read about our previous months here. Why am I doing this? Well...

Spring Garden Update Back Garden

Things I wish I knew before starting my vegetab...

Nicki Mckay

It can be incredibly easy to setup a vegetable garden and wonder what the hell is the point. You may find that nothing grows well, your harvests are too small...

Things I wish I knew before starting my vegetab...

Nicki Mckay

It can be incredibly easy to setup a vegetable garden and wonder what the hell is the point. You may find that nothing grows well, your harvests are too small...

backyard attack chickens

When backyard chickens attack

Nicki Mckay

We recently added some backyard chickens to our garden and we've been loving having a supply of fresh eggs and fertiliser which is fantastic. We're easily saving $60 a month...

When backyard chickens attack

Nicki Mckay

We recently added some backyard chickens to our garden and we've been loving having a supply of fresh eggs and fertiliser which is fantastic. We're easily saving $60 a month...

Growing abundant herbs

Tips for growing abundant herbs

Nicki Mckay

Ever wondered how to keep your herbs looking lush and mouth watering? Aside from making sure your soil is in tip top shape, here are my tips for making sure...

Tips for growing abundant herbs

Nicki Mckay

Ever wondered how to keep your herbs looking lush and mouth watering? Aside from making sure your soil is in tip top shape, here are my tips for making sure...

Christmas Gift Guide for Garden Nerds

Gift ideas for Gardeners

Nicki Mckay

The countdown is on to Christmas and whilst traditionally our family opts for experiences over things, we do also like gifts that are useful (not just for gift giving sake)....

Gift ideas for Gardeners

Nicki Mckay

The countdown is on to Christmas and whilst traditionally our family opts for experiences over things, we do also like gifts that are useful (not just for gift giving sake)....

Cucumber Harvest

How much I saved by growing my own - November 2017

Nicki Mckay

Each month I report on how much money we’re saving by growing our own organic produce. You can read about our previous months here. Why am I doing this? Well...

How much I saved by growing my own - November 2017

Nicki Mckay

Each month I report on how much money we’re saving by growing our own organic produce. You can read about our previous months here. Why am I doing this? Well...

Lady Beetle eating aphids

Spring Garden Update - November 17

Nicki Mckay

Even though it's still spring here, summer has well and truly arrived. We're already seeing the bugs and the damage from the heat if you're keeping on top of watering....

Spring Garden Update - November 17

Nicki Mckay

Even though it's still spring here, summer has well and truly arrived. We're already seeing the bugs and the damage from the heat if you're keeping on top of watering....

Summer Subtropical Garden Planning

Summer Garden Planning

Nicki Mckay

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...

Summer Garden Planning

Nicki Mckay

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...

Satay our Gold Laced Wyandotte

Our first broody hen and the day old chick surr...

Nicki Mckay

If you've been following us for a little while, you will know how excited we we're to get approval of our rental for chickens after our previous landlords rejected our...

Our first broody hen and the day old chick surr...

Nicki Mckay

If you've been following us for a little while, you will know how excited we we're to get approval of our rental for chickens after our previous landlords rejected our...

Lettuce in abundance

How much I saved by growing my own - October 2017

Nicki Mckay

Each month I report on how much money we’re saving by growing our own organic produce. You can read about our previous months here. Why am I doing this? Well...

How much I saved by growing my own - October 2017

Nicki Mckay

Each month I report on how much money we’re saving by growing our own organic produce. You can read about our previous months here. Why am I doing this? Well...