Organic Gardening Tips
Subtropical Spring Garden Jobs
Spring is a lovely time of year for us, but it does get hot very quickly! I would liken our Spring to more like a Mediterranean summer, it's hot and...
Subtropical Spring Garden Jobs
Spring is a lovely time of year for us, but it does get hot very quickly! I would liken our Spring to more like a Mediterranean summer, it's hot and...
Growing potatoes in the subtropics
We all have one plant that we fail to get going. For some it's coriander, or tomatoes. For me it's potatoes. Around 6 years ago I attempted to grow potatoes,...
Growing potatoes in the subtropics
We all have one plant that we fail to get going. For some it's coriander, or tomatoes. For me it's potatoes. Around 6 years ago I attempted to grow potatoes,...
August in our Subtropical Veggie Patch
August is always a super windy month here in South East Queensland, and usually dry. This August was no exception. What was growing Front yard mandala Garlic Harvest for 2020...
August in our Subtropical Veggie Patch
August is always a super windy month here in South East Queensland, and usually dry. This August was no exception. What was growing Front yard mandala Garlic Harvest for 2020...
Aphids, how to manage aphids in the garden orga...
The aphids were pretty insane this year. I know a lot of people had similar issues, and I know the reason I had them was lack of planning and overall...
Aphids, how to manage aphids in the garden orga...
The aphids were pretty insane this year. I know a lot of people had similar issues, and I know the reason I had them was lack of planning and overall...
July in our Subtropical Veggie Patch
What was growing Front yard - mandala View from the mailbox onto our mini mandala garden I am so excited about my garlic, I can't wait for harvest time....
July in our Subtropical Veggie Patch
What was growing Front yard - mandala View from the mailbox onto our mini mandala garden I am so excited about my garlic, I can't wait for harvest time....
June in our Subtropical Veggie Patch
June 2020, things are somewhat going back to normal as it finally cools down. Here's a little garden tour I put together for our Winter Garden of what is growing....
June in our Subtropical Veggie Patch
June 2020, things are somewhat going back to normal as it finally cools down. Here's a little garden tour I put together for our Winter Garden of what is growing....
How we deal with clay soil
The YouTube Version here Raise it up To avoid having to 'deal' with clay soil you can just build up on top. Whether it's a raised bed (see our video...
How we deal with clay soil
The YouTube Version here Raise it up To avoid having to 'deal' with clay soil you can just build up on top. Whether it's a raised bed (see our video...
Growing Turmeric
If you live in the subtropics and eat curry, you should be growing turmeric. It's another set and forget plant that grows in summer when not much else does and...
Growing Turmeric
If you live in the subtropics and eat curry, you should be growing turmeric. It's another set and forget plant that grows in summer when not much else does and...
Growing tomatoes in the Subtropics
Tomatoes can be tempermental to grow in our hot humid climate, pests and diseases thrive during the summer. After years and years of experimenting I've finally found the key to...
Growing tomatoes in the Subtropics
Tomatoes can be tempermental to grow in our hot humid climate, pests and diseases thrive during the summer. After years and years of experimenting I've finally found the key to...
May in our Subtropical Veggie Patch
May 2020. Still in isolation. What was growing Front yard mandala I've been pumping the water into the garlic and it seems to not really be thriving. We've had loads...
May in our Subtropical Veggie Patch
May 2020. Still in isolation. What was growing Front yard mandala I've been pumping the water into the garlic and it seems to not really be thriving. We've had loads...
Our new Raised Garden Bed
We have a long term vision for our backyard and slowly, as we have time in between renovations (and things are ready to be harvested in the temporary spaces) we've...
Our new Raised Garden Bed
We have a long term vision for our backyard and slowly, as we have time in between renovations (and things are ready to be harvested in the temporary spaces) we've...
Growing Rosellas
Rosella, QLD Jam Fruit, Roselle, Jamaican Sorrel, Edible Hibiscus...This plant has a few names and here in the Subtropics it's a good set and forget plant with an incredibly abundant...
Growing Rosellas
Rosella, QLD Jam Fruit, Roselle, Jamaican Sorrel, Edible Hibiscus...This plant has a few names and here in the Subtropics it's a good set and forget plant with an incredibly abundant...
Rosella Caramelised Balsamic
Last year with the bountiful harvest of Rosellas I started to experiment with different things. I thought the tart citrus flavour would work well as a salad dressing, and decided...
Rosella Caramelised Balsamic
Last year with the bountiful harvest of Rosellas I started to experiment with different things. I thought the tart citrus flavour would work well as a salad dressing, and decided...
Rosella (Roselle) Recipes
Rosellas are definitely be a firm favourite around here. Not only are they stunning plants, they are prolific producers without a great deal of input from us. We actually didn't even...
Rosella (Roselle) Recipes
Rosellas are definitely be a firm favourite around here. Not only are they stunning plants, they are prolific producers without a great deal of input from us. We actually didn't even...
Pear & Rosella Fruit Leather
If you're sick of jam, cordial and syrup and want another way to make use of a big rosella harvest, that the kids will love, how about trying a fruit...
Pear & Rosella Fruit Leather
If you're sick of jam, cordial and syrup and want another way to make use of a big rosella harvest, that the kids will love, how about trying a fruit...
Interview - Sarah Heath, Basilea Living Herbs
In this episode I chat with Second generation herb grower Sarah Heath. Sarah relocated Basilea Living Herb Farm to her property in 2013; while raising her young family Sarah has...
Interview - Sarah Heath, Basilea Living Herbs
In this episode I chat with Second generation herb grower Sarah Heath. Sarah relocated Basilea Living Herb Farm to her property in 2013; while raising her young family Sarah has...