Our news
-
Protecting Fruit in the Summer Garden (Strawberries, Pomegranate & Boysenberries)
Summer can be tough on fruiting plants. In this week’s garden update, I’m protecting strawberries from extreme heat, supporting a pomegranate that’s fruiting for the first time, and tying up growing boysenberries. These small summer garden jobs — adding shade, lifting developing fruit, and guiding growth — help prevent damage before it starts. Nothing dramatic,…
-
Pruning a Mulberry Tree 🌿 Slow, Doable Steps After Flooding & Pot Life
This mulberry tree survived flooding, years in a pot, and is finally settling in the ground. This gentle pruning session is about slow, doable steps — and the reminder that small progress is enough.
-
Back in the Garden: A Slow Garden Clean-Up Day in Queensland
A calm, realistic look at a slow garden clean-up day here in Queensland. After a break from sharing, I’m back in the garden collecting pruning clippings, tidying overgrown areas, and noticing the small signs of growth that make everyday gardening worth it.
-
🍋 What Happened After I Removed My Lemon Tree’s Suckers (Two Year Update)
In February 2023, I posted a video showing how I removed thorny rootstock suckers from my young lemon tree. At the time, the tree was small and not producing fruit. I wasn’t sure how long it would take to see results. Now, two years later, I’m thrilled to say that: 🎥 Watch the full update
-
Title: Struggling Pomegranate Tree? Here’s How I Brought Mine Back to Life (Now It’s Blooming!)
For over a year and a half, my poor pomegranate tree sat neglected in a pot—no flowers, no fruit, and definitely no joy. It was pot-bound, ant-ridden, and silently screaming for help. Honestly, I thought it was a goner. But I decided to give it one last chance. What followed turned into a full-on pomegranate
-
Tiny Seeds, Big Dreams: Why Every Beginner Gardener Needs a Planner Like This One
When I first started gardening, I planted everything and hoped for the best. Lettuce next to capsicum, tomatoes in the shadiest corner, carrots in soil that might as well have been concrete. I had no clue what I was doing — I just wanted to grow something. Fast forward a few years and, while I’m
-
2-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse (From Scratch!)
If you’re looking for a rich, no-bake dessert that’s quick to make, incredibly delicious, and completely from scratch—this 2-ingredient chocolate mousse ticks all the boxes. It’s one of my all-time favourite desserts, and once you try it, I think it’ll become one of yours too. This recipe uses no pre-made packets, no shortcuts from a
-
Thinking About Growing Your Own Food? Start with Herbs.
Keen to grow your own food but not sure where to begin? You’re not alone. A lot of people love the idea of it, but the actual starting bit? That’s where it gets tricky. Truth is, you don’t need a big backyard or a green thumb to get going. You just need something small, simple
-
How to Grow Bananas in the Subtropics: Easy Tips for Lady Finger & Dwarf Cavendish
G’day, fellow garden lovers! If you’re keen to grow your own bananas in the subtropics, you’re in the right place. Not only do homegrown bananas taste better, but they also save you money and add a lush tropical vibe to your garden. Today, I’m sharing my top tips for growing Lady Finger and Dwarf Cavendish
-
Setting Up a Greenhouse Using a Steel Frame Kit: What We Learned
If you’ve ever thought about setting up a greenhouse, using a kit with a steel frame is a great way to get started. That’s exactly what we did, and while it was a mostly straightforward process, we did learn a few things along the way—especially when it came to dealing with the heat in a
