Country Know-How
Seasonal garden jobs, pet care and chicken keeping tips from the Brookies team.
ChickensAn Egg-splosion this Spring!
Have your chooks been on a bit of winter holiday when it comes to laying eggs? In October we’ve seen an egg-plosion of eggs from chooks around Brisbane. With the...
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GardenWhat to do in the Garden this October
October is a glorious month to get out into the garden; there's a fresh warmth in the air and spring is in full swing. Your plants will all be showing...
PetsIt's International Happy Cat Month
Owning a cat is like having your own miniature lion who lazes about your home and allows you to love it. In all seriousness though, they can make lifelong companions...
Growing Citrus in Brisbane
Growing citrus is a rewarding experience for any home gardener, with a bountiful harvest of delicious juicy fruit to eat. Here in Queensland our climate is perfect for growing citrus...
Spring With Your Pets
Spring is known as the season of new life and this is true for not only the garden, but also our pets. As the days get longer and the temperature rises, you may notice...
GardenWhat To Do in the Garden this September
Spring has arrived, the weather is warming up, the days are getting longer, and the gardens are coming to life with bursts of beautiful colour. September is an exciting month...
ChickensChooks in the Garden
Last weekend at one of our stores the comment was made that it feels like Spring has arrived early. The weather is warming up, the days are getting longer, and...
Fashion for Your Furry Friends
We are in the last month of winter and with the EKKA brings the westerly winds. We find ourselves grabbing a jumper, but let’s not forget about our fluffy best...
GardenWhat to do in the Garden this August
The weather is warming up and the EKKA is about to start, spring is just around the corner! The weather is warming up, the days are getting longer, and it's...
GardenHow to Grow Strawberries
There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of harvesting your own delicious, healthy fruit from the garden! At Brookies, strawberries are one of the favourites to grow at home. Strawberries are...
GardenWhat to do in the Garden this July
Although we’re in the midst of the winter season here in Brisbane there is plenty of opportunities to pull out the gardening gloves and get dirty in the garden. From...
PetsThe Best Food for Your Best Friend
When it comes to our dogs, we want the very best for them. From the most adventurous plays at the park, to the best walks, and of course the yummiest...
PetsThe Quirkiest Pets Around
Are you looking to get yourself a quirky, low maintenance, and super interesting new pet? Introducing the Extatosoma tiaratum, but we call them Spiny Leaf Insects for short. These...