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March 2015
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Costa travels to central Victoria to find out what type of plants and gardens can withstand extreme temperatures. He discovers which plants work in a garden that hasn't been watered for eight months; then wades through an aromatic lavender farm. At the other end of the spectrum, weeds also thrive in dry climates and are ac...
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Tonight, Costa explores how gardens mean different things to different people. For some cacti are habit forming, while others are passionate about chemical free vegetables and herbs. The Mizaan volunteers put their Islamic faith behind a bush regeneration project in Sydney's south west. And a lot of work has been done at t...
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Costa travels to Far North Queensland to search for exotic plants in the tropical rainforest and to see how a community garden is helping a group of disadvantaged and migrant kids get a fresh start in life. He also visits a hydroponic herb farm to learn the secrets of growing plants and herbs without soil and how easily th...
February 2015
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Costa talks to the locals of Railton, Tasmania to learn more about topiary and how to trim shrubs into magical shapes. He then visits two boutique farmers who have unlocked the horticultural secrets to growing ginseng and truffles. The Tembeleski's backyard is taking shape and Costa plants fruit trees to add to the mix of ...
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Costa is in Kinglake, an area that was devastated following Victoria's 2009 bush fires. He visits the Kinglake National Park where some of the world's tallest and oldest eucalypt trees are regenerating and he helps to install a community garden for the Kinglake residents. After all the planning, design and construction of ...
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Costa visits a biodynamic farmer, an organic produce farmer and samples the local wine in Orange to understand why this region is gaining a reputation for growing some of the finest wines in Australia. He builds a playground for the new residents of the Tembeleski household - the chickens! And he shows us how to construct ...
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Costa visits Melbourne's Kevin Heinze Garden Centre where people with disabilities get their hands in the dirt, do something physical and experience the sensory delights of the space. It's a space where people can see, hear, touch. (Commissioned by SBS in English) (Entertainment Series) (Part 6 of 13) G CC WS
January 2015
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Tonight, Costa explores the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney, a place that has a long history as a community garden. Taking some inspiration he builds a bush tucker garden at Alexandria Park Community School in Sydney with the help of some of its pupils. And, in the Backyard Revolution it's paving day at the Tembeleski's ho...
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Costa visits the Cowra Japanese Garden, built to commemorate the Cowra Breakout. Here he explores how to create a balance between trees, rocks and water to make a tranquil sanctuary - something he incorporates into a suburban makeover. While in Cowra, he also finds out the principles of Shinto farming where growing crops ...
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On a pilgrimage to reconnect with his childhood passion for cherries, Costa visits Young in NSW during its annual cherry festival and investigates why these fruit do so well in the region. He discovers that Young is a land of opportunity, offering the ideal environment for a range of plants and produce. And in the Backyard...
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Costa travels to Brisbane to visit the Logan Community Food Garden, a unique place bursting with plants usually only found in Africa, to understand how we can effectively use water in our drought-stricken times. He also solves a viewer's challenge to capture and reuse the weekly 4,000 litres of water that is currently wast...
December 2014
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Our Greek gardening guru returns with more for the soil and the soul. Costa is driven by his passion for organic, sustainable and water-wise gardens and people - and he knows how to find the best in both. Each episode is anchored in the community, and as Costa travels around Australia he not only learns from the richness a...
November 2014
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It's the end of series two for our Greek Gardening guru and it's time to celebrate the transformation that has taken place in the Backyard Revolution. It's been a 13 week journey for Costa to transform the Tembeleski family's backyard into a sustainable and productive garden but for the family it's Day One. As we see the ...
July 2014
In the final episode, Costa Georgiadis visits the Blue Mountains Community Garden and finds a place where gardens and art meet. He finishes his drainage solution at the William Street Playgroup and shows us all there is to know about the importance of worms. At Purple Pear organics in the Hunter Valley, Costa discovers a u...
Is your house making you sick? Costa Georgiadis explores how damp in and around your house can cause health concerns. He then spends a day with the Worimi Nation in Forster as they transform local bushland back to its former glory. And, what's not to love about chickens? Costa gives the low-down on keeping hens, before loo...
October 2013
Gardening guru Costa Georgiadis takes us inside the Sydney Flower Market to gain an insider's view on this unique community. Meanwhile, the kids at the Hills School finally get to venture into their new garden. Costa also discovers the recipe for the perfect compost, and later looks at the innovative and sustainable produc...
Gardening guru Costa Georgiadis visits a fantastic community initiative that teaches sustainability and nutrition as well as providing employment programs to African Refugees. Costa then solves the water issues at a school for kids with special learning needs; gives five essential maintenance tips for water tanks; and exam...
Gardening guru Costa Georgiadis heads to the culturally diverse Cabramatta to aid local school kids in their gardening endeavours. Costa then completes his water-saving solutions in Preston with a practical outdoor makeover, and takes a road trip to NSW's Rylestone to learn how biodynamics have helped produce olives. (Comm...
Gardening guru Costa Georgiadis heads to Melbourne to look at the Collingwood Children's Farm and the wonders of 'worm juice'. While in Melbourne, Costa helps a family save thousands of litres of water, before taking a trip to the Blue Mountains where he joins over 3000 plant enthusiasts at the Bilpin Collectors Plant Fair...
Gardening guru Costa Georgiadis visits the 'united nations' of community gardens at Riverwood in Sydney's west. Costa then uses a groundbreaking drainage cell to build a new garden on a concrete block. Down on the Mornington Peninsula, he visits Diggers Seeds, a specialist heritage seed supplier. Finally, Costa provides an...
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