Queensland Fruit Fly Control for Home Gardens
Net early, pick clean, destroy stung fruit. Baits help a street more than a single hero tree.
James Okonkwo · 16 March 2026
Edible Gardens
Tomatoes, citrus and the Queensland fruit fly problem, written for backyards rather than commercial orchards.
How to Grow Citrus in Australian Gardens
Sun, drainage, even water and a watch for scale. Lemons are not a pot on a south balcony by default.
James Okonkwo · 14 February 2026
How to Grow Tomatoes in Australia
After frost, in sun, with airflow. Choose a variety for your season, stake early, and water the soil — not the mildew.
James Okonkwo · 30 January 2026
Questions gardeners ask
When should I plant tomatoes in Australia?
After the last frost and once nights sit above about 10 °C. In warm temperate cities that is usually mid-spring. In the tropics you can grow through the dry season and rest during the wet. In cold tablelands, wait until late October or use a cloche.