“Gardening is cool again,” says Costa Georgiadis, Australia’s favourite green thumb and host of Gardening Australia. “Spending some time in the garden puts your mind into another place, which is the kind of therapy that people need at this point.”
Indeed, the vegie-gardening craze has swept the nation, with seed suppliers reporting a sudden 10-fold surge in custom during lockdown. And little wonder: growing your own fruit, veg and herbs is meditative, sustainable and cultivates community.
In this edition, we speak to the people who are helping us rediscover the joys and possibilities of urban farming and community gardening. And Costa also shares his tips for those wanting to get their hands dirty for the first time.