The acerola cherry (Malpighia emarginata) is one of the most reliable fruit trees in my Queensland garden. It’s also one of the most beautiful. Mine is planted right at the edge of a walkway and over time…
Let’s talk about how to grow chaya. Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius), sometimes called tree spinach, is a perennial leafy green that thrives in heat and humidity, making it one of the best spinach alternatives for Queensland and other…
I had the most amazing Australian native climbing plant at our previous property – a gloriously huge Fraser Island Creeper. Unfortunately, I didn’t take a cutting when we moved up north, but this article reminds me of…
I hope you’re ready for a beautiful flower overload! This is a roundup of all the gorgeous summer flowering plants in my garden in Queensland, Australia. After a huge amount of rain, these beauties are putting on…
Cyclone Koji crossed the coast a couple of hours north from where we live, and even though we didn’t get the worst of the winds, there was a lot of destruction around us. Houses flooded, roads damaged,…
I’ve owned an Airgarden for over 18 months now. It’s been a journey of ups and downs! The major downside, for me, is the maintenance. It’s not as simple as planting a vegetable in the soil and…
If you’re struggling to grow vegetables in Queensland, I feel your pain! Despite having plenty of sun hours, there’s always something trying to make things just that little bit more difficult. Right now, it’s bandicoots and drought….
The cashew nut tree is one of the most interesting nut/fruit trees you can grow. Most people don’t realise how weird the fruit is until they see one in real life. The actual nut grows outside the…
Aibika is one of the easiest plants for growing food in a warm climate. It fills any space quickly and gives you a great supply of nutritious greens. It needs very little care once it’s in the…
The Fraser Island Apple is a small Australian native tree that grows naturally along the coast of Queensland and northern New South Wales. It’s not a true apple – nothing to do with the Malus species –…
It’s a beautiful day out in the veggie garden, and I wanted to show you one of the easiest ways I’ve found to start seeds (#ad) — especially in raised beds, where you’ve got a bit more…
If you’ve struggled to grow ginger before, trust me — you’re not alone. I’ve had years where I couldn’t find where I planted it. Other times it rotted in the wet season, or something chewed it off…
I’ve read a lot of composting guides over the years. Some are too basic, some go way over the top, and most don’t suit our climate. So I’ve rounded up five that are actually useful, especially if…
If you’re after a hardy, shade-loving edible that looks good and feeds both you and your local wildlife, Australian native ginger might just be what you’re looking for. It’s tough, tasty, beautiful, and native bush tucker! It’s…
You won’t find this one at the supermarket, but once you grow it, you’ll wonder why it’s not everywhere. The Panama berry is one of the easiest and fastest-growing fruit trees I’ve planted. It’s native to Central…
I planted a fresh tray of microgreens this morning – broccoli, red cabbage, and kale. Broccoli’s probably my favourite out of the three. It’s mild, grows fast, and it always does well, even when the weather’s all…
Looking for low-maintenance ground covers that thrive in Queensland’s heat and humidity? Here are 15+ tough and useful options I grow in my subtropical garden—including edible, medicinal, and soil-friendly varieties like kang kong, pinto peanut, and comfrey. Great for hot-climate gardens and anyone wanting to cover soil naturally.
Don’t want to wait for 10 years for your first harvest? Check out my favourite fast growing fruit trees for warm climates! From personal experience I can tell you that it is very possible to get a…
If you want to add beauty, shade, and delicious produce to your garden, Queensland native fruit trees are the way to go. These trees aren’t just low-maintenance but also perfectly suited to our local climate. Plus, they…
When most people think of raspberries, they picture cool-climate gardens. But the Atherton raspberry (Rubus probus) proves that these delicious berries can thrive in Queensland’s subtropical heat. Native to Northern Australia, this variety is a vigorous grower…
