Thanks so much for your feedback. I pour my heart and soul into writing, sharing my life experience and passion and it fills my cup when someone benefits. Have a beautiful day. 🌻
Thanks so much, Cityplot. This client's garden is on the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland, Australia. We're in a subtropical climate, so we can grow year-round. This garden design was all about maximising space and functionality. Not all gardens have to be straight lines. Curved beds increase the edge and provide more planting space. Happy planting! 🌿
Love this! I’m Harrison, an ex fine dining industry line cook. My stack "The Secret Ingredient" adapts hit restaurant recipes (mostly NYC and L.A.) for easy home cooking.
Monty Don’s reminder that even a single window-box can rival a two-acre plot in joy sets the perfect stage for your “Small Edible Garden” journey proof that abundance thrives on creativity, not acreage. From balcony permaculture tricks that turn railings into mini food-forests to wildlife-friendly containers that pull double duty as pollinator pit-stops, small spaces routinely punch far above their weight in yield and ecosystem impact.
Beyond the harvest, micro-gardening is a quiet healer: tending seedlings has been linked to lower stress hormones and elevated mood while cultivating a “growth mindset” that therapists say bolsters resilience. Add raised-bed control over soil texture and drainage plus extended seasons from the faster-warming beds themselves, and the path to nutrient-dense, chemical-light produce becomes delightfully accessible.
Zooming out, these pocket gardens stitch a larger safety net: urban-agriculture coalitions now treat backyard and community plots as key resilience nodes for local food security, education, and climate adaptation. When we swap ornamental turf for edible blooms that feed both people and pollinators, every tomato truss and basil sprig becomes an act of planetary reciprocity. Keep sowing each seed is a ripple of regenerative karma.
Thanks for asking. It wasn't possible to edit this out of the video and go into detail on this species. However, Lobelia inflata (Indian Tobacco, Asthma Weed, Puke Weed) is a complex plant (herb) with an interesting medicinal history. Whilst there is conflicting evidence that some species can have toxic effects, there are also published scientific papers, well-respected books and herbalists that share their positive experiences. I'm happy to share a list if you're interested in further research and reading. 😊
I am aware that inflata has traditional use, but the plant in the video looks like erinus. It may have medicinal applications, but ‘edible’ implies safe to eat. If you have information to the contrary I would definitely like to read it. I’m concerned that someone might see the video and think it is okay to toss some in a salad
Looking closer, it could be L. erinus. I've added a note under the video to highlight correct species identification before consumption and a link to an edible flowers video with more tips about selecting safe flowers to eat. Thanks again for your feedback. 🌼
I very much appreciate you sharing and teaching! Thank you
Thanks so much for your feedback. I pour my heart and soul into writing, sharing my life experience and passion and it fills my cup when someone benefits. Have a beautiful day. 🌻
Very inspiring, although to most us located in tiny Amsterdam this would be a luxurious amount of space! Where in Australia is this garden located?
Thanks so much, Cityplot. This client's garden is on the Sunshine Coast, in Queensland, Australia. We're in a subtropical climate, so we can grow year-round. This garden design was all about maximising space and functionality. Not all gardens have to be straight lines. Curved beds increase the edge and provide more planting space. Happy planting! 🌿
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Monty Don’s reminder that even a single window-box can rival a two-acre plot in joy sets the perfect stage for your “Small Edible Garden” journey proof that abundance thrives on creativity, not acreage. From balcony permaculture tricks that turn railings into mini food-forests to wildlife-friendly containers that pull double duty as pollinator pit-stops, small spaces routinely punch far above their weight in yield and ecosystem impact.
Beyond the harvest, micro-gardening is a quiet healer: tending seedlings has been linked to lower stress hormones and elevated mood while cultivating a “growth mindset” that therapists say bolsters resilience. Add raised-bed control over soil texture and drainage plus extended seasons from the faster-warming beds themselves, and the path to nutrient-dense, chemical-light produce becomes delightfully accessible.
Zooming out, these pocket gardens stitch a larger safety net: urban-agriculture coalitions now treat backyard and community plots as key resilience nodes for local food security, education, and climate adaptation. When we swap ornamental turf for edible blooms that feed both people and pollinators, every tomato truss and basil sprig becomes an act of planetary reciprocity. Keep sowing each seed is a ripple of regenerative karma.
Great post - so many ideas for urban gardeners to take away
Thanks for the feedback, Sally. I'm glad you found the tips useful. 😊
Thanks for sharing. 💚
Lobelia is edible? I always understood it to be toxic
Thanks for asking. It wasn't possible to edit this out of the video and go into detail on this species. However, Lobelia inflata (Indian Tobacco, Asthma Weed, Puke Weed) is a complex plant (herb) with an interesting medicinal history. Whilst there is conflicting evidence that some species can have toxic effects, there are also published scientific papers, well-respected books and herbalists that share their positive experiences. I'm happy to share a list if you're interested in further research and reading. 😊
I am aware that inflata has traditional use, but the plant in the video looks like erinus. It may have medicinal applications, but ‘edible’ implies safe to eat. If you have information to the contrary I would definitely like to read it. I’m concerned that someone might see the video and think it is okay to toss some in a salad
Looking closer, it could be L. erinus. I've added a note under the video to highlight correct species identification before consumption and a link to an edible flowers video with more tips about selecting safe flowers to eat. Thanks again for your feedback. 🌼