Organic Gardening Tips
Herbs to grow in Autumn
Sometimes we really struggle to get certain herbs growing in our subtropical climate and wonder why, herbs are the easiest thing to grow! But generally the reason is it's too...
Herbs to grow in Autumn
Sometimes we really struggle to get certain herbs growing in our subtropical climate and wonder why, herbs are the easiest thing to grow! But generally the reason is it's too...
Tomato Pest - Tomato Russet Mite
So this week I learnt all about a new tomato pest. Tomatoes are one of my biggest teachers here in this sub tropical climate of ours. I've experienced varying degrees...
Tomato Pest - Tomato Russet Mite
So this week I learnt all about a new tomato pest. Tomatoes are one of my biggest teachers here in this sub tropical climate of ours. I've experienced varying degrees...
Reasons why your plants aren't growing very well
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...
Reasons why your plants aren't growing very well
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...
Favourite plants to grow in Autumn
My favourite growing season is here! I love growing food in autumn here in our subtropical climate, it's still warm enough to get some tomatoes in and cool enough to...
Favourite plants to grow in Autumn
My favourite growing season is here! I love growing food in autumn here in our subtropical climate, it's still warm enough to get some tomatoes in and cool enough to...
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...
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...
Gifts for Garden Lovers
Looking for some inspiration for that garden loving person in your life? Here are some cool ideas for you (not sponsored - just cool things I've found and want myself)....
Gifts for Garden Lovers
Looking for some inspiration for that garden loving person in your life? Here are some cool ideas for you (not sponsored - just cool things I've found and want myself)....
Spinach alternatives for sub tropical growers
Who doesn't love a salad full to the brim with baby spinach leaves... maybe my toddler, oh and spinach is probably the only thing my beagle wont eat too.. but...
Spinach alternatives for sub tropical growers
Who doesn't love a salad full to the brim with baby spinach leaves... maybe my toddler, oh and spinach is probably the only thing my beagle wont eat too.. but...
Tomatoes rotting at their ends? Could be blosso...
Ever find your tomatoes are growing but seem to be rotting from the bottom up. If it's not fruit fly, you might have a case of blossom end rot. The...
Tomatoes rotting at their ends? Could be blosso...
Ever find your tomatoes are growing but seem to be rotting from the bottom up. If it's not fruit fly, you might have a case of blossom end rot. The...
We're building/growing a bean teepee!
As you know I am a big believer of getting the kids in the garden, so what better way to do so is to create their own little cubby house!...
We're building/growing a bean teepee!
As you know I am a big believer of getting the kids in the garden, so what better way to do so is to create their own little cubby house!...
Growing African Blue Basil
If you love eating basil all year round and want a beautiful edible plant that will bring the bees to your garden then without a doubt you have to get...
Growing African Blue Basil
If you love eating basil all year round and want a beautiful edible plant that will bring the bees to your garden then without a doubt you have to get...
Plants that the bees will love
Living in the inner city suburbs I always struggled to see bees around. I did try to find advice from other websites but found that the information provided was only...
Plants that the bees will love
Living in the inner city suburbs I always struggled to see bees around. I did try to find advice from other websites but found that the information provided was only...
Getting your kids into the garden
I kind of liken parenting to gardening, in the sense that it teaches you patience. Just like you need to patient with a flower about to bloom or a plant...
Getting your kids into the garden
I kind of liken parenting to gardening, in the sense that it teaches you patience. Just like you need to patient with a flower about to bloom or a plant...
Zero waste plant propagation
With the recent move it became apparent how many seedling pots I actually use! I am not proud of the fact that most ended up in landfill, and moving forward...
Zero waste plant propagation
With the recent move it became apparent how many seedling pots I actually use! I am not proud of the fact that most ended up in landfill, and moving forward...
New Chickens and why we went for hybrids
This week we welcomed our new girls to the run. Say hello to Honey & Soy - our new hybrid layer Lohmann Brown and Australorp. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQ5SN4lJDK/?taken-by=loveofdirt After almost 18 months...
New Chickens and why we went for hybrids
This week we welcomed our new girls to the run. Say hello to Honey & Soy - our new hybrid layer Lohmann Brown and Australorp. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQ5SN4lJDK/?taken-by=loveofdirt After almost 18 months...
How to control Spidermite
Have you ever just looked at your plants and think, hmm somethings not right, it's not looking the greatest. It's looking a little insipid, not it's usual sparky green self....
How to control Spidermite
Have you ever just looked at your plants and think, hmm somethings not right, it's not looking the greatest. It's looking a little insipid, not it's usual sparky green self....
New garden plans
If you have signed up to my mailing list you will have heard that we finally are no longer renting as we purchased a house - hooray! Things have been...
New garden plans
If you have signed up to my mailing list you will have heard that we finally are no longer renting as we purchased a house - hooray! Things have been...