Growing Guides for South East Queensland

Practical advice for SEQ gardeners, based on our subtropical climate

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How to Start a Vegetable Garden in Brisbane

The complete beginner guide. Assess your space, start with 4 easy crops, and avoid the mistakes that trip up new SEQ gardeners.

When to Plant Tomatoes in Brisbane

Forget spring sowing. Brisbane tomatoes thrive in two specific windows that dodge humidity and fruit fly.

Medicinal Herbs for SEQ Gardens

Tea herbs, balms, tinctures. Tropical, Mediterranean and Australian native medicinals that thrive in Brisbane.

Companion Planting Guide for SEQ

Which plants help each other, which ones fight, and how companion planting works differently in the subtropics.

What to Plant in Winter in Brisbane

Winter is the best growing season in SEQ. Brassicas, root vegetables, leafy greens, and peas all thrive.

Stop Buying Lettuce: The 10-Month Salad Garden

Build a continuous salad garden with succession planting. Lettuce, rocket, mizuna, and more, nearly year-round.

Succession Planting in SEQ

Stagger your sowings every 2-3 weeks and never run out of fresh vegetables. A month-by-month schedule.

Fruit Fly Management for SEQ Gardens

Queensland fruit fly is the biggest pest in SEQ. Netting, baiting, traps, and timing strategies that work.

How to Improve Brisbane Clay Soil

Heavy clay is the norm in SEQ backyards. Compost, gypsum, raised beds, and long-term soil building strategies.

Growing Strawberries in Brisbane

Plant runners in autumn, choose heat-tolerant varieties, and harvest through winter and spring.

Easter Garlic in SEQ

Plant garlic at Easter for a spring harvest. The timing, varieties, and soil prep for SEQ success.

Why Your Basil Dies in February

February heat and humidity wreck basil. Shade, watering changes, and variety swaps that fix the problem.

Growing Herbs on a Brisbane Balcony

Basil, mint, coriander, and more in containers. What works on north-facing vs south-facing balconies.

Growing Ginger and Turmeric in SEQ

Both thrive in subtropical conditions. Plant rhizomes in spring, harvest 8-10 months later.

Growing Chillies and Capsicum in Brisbane

Two sowing windows, fruit fly defence, container growing, and overwintering perennial chilli plants.

Growing Pumpkin and Zucchini in SEQ

Space-hungry but rewarding. Timing, pollination tips, powdery mildew fixes, and the Three Sisters method.

Growing Corn in SEQ

Block plant for pollination, companion with beans and pumpkin, and harvest at the perfect moment.

Best Fruit Trees for Small Backyards

Lemon, lime, finger lime, fig, and passionfruit. Space-efficient trees that fruit fast in SEQ.

5 Native Edibles for SEQ

Lemon myrtle, Davidson plum, mountain pepper, pigface, and native raspberry. Low water, incredible flavour.

Vegetables for Brisbane Shade

Shady backyards are an advantage in summer. These crops thrive without full sun.

Water-Smart Gardening in SEQ

Mulching, drip irrigation, drought-tolerant edibles, and rainwater strategies for water restrictions.

Quick Reference Charts

Scannable tables designed for quick answers. Print them, photograph them, stick them on the fridge.

SEQ Planting Calendar

Month-by-month sowing table for 50+ vegetables, herbs, and fruit. The answer to "what can I plant right now?"

Difficulty Ratings for SEQ

Beginner, intermediate, and advanced crops rated for SEQ conditions. Know what to plant first.

Grow-Your-Own Value Rankings

Which crops save the most money? Value ratings based on supermarket price, yield, and quality difference.

Container Gardening in SEQ

Minimum pot sizes for every crop. What thrives on a balcony and what needs a garden bed.

Companion Planting Chart

Quick-reference table of friends and enemies for 20 common SEQ vegetables.

Watering Guide for SEQ

How much water does each plant need? Daily, twice weekly, or drought-tolerant. Sorted by frequency.

SEQ Microclimate Guide

Five climate zones from coastal Gold Coast to the Toowoomba range. Find yours and what grows best there.

Plant Troubleshooting Guide

Yellow leaves, wilting, holes, spots? Start with the symptom and find the diagnosis and fix.

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