Inner City Garden Paradise in Brisbane on ABC Gardening Australia

Ingenious gardener Roman Spur from 'Spurtopia' presents on ABC TV Gardening Australia his small kingdom of paradise.

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🌱 Roman has created a three-dimensional pyramid-style food garden in his small concrete yard which thrives even in the heat of summer.

🏗️ The garden is comprised of single-decker, double-decker, and triple-decker boxes, with each level having soil and water to support plant growth.

🍋 Roman uses a modular design with downpipes to bring water up by capillary effect to irrigate the plants.

🥒 Roman's favorite crops to grow are cucumbers, daikon radish, tomatoes, and even basil.

🪣 Roman repurposes buckets as bone farms and planter boxes, using them to compost food scraps and grow Brazilian spinach and other green vegetables.

🌱 Roman also explains how easy it is to grow bean sprouts in a glass jar, having a fresh and nutritious food source with minimal effort.

🌱 Roman emphasizes that you don't need much to grow healthy food - just imagination, a love of plants, and lots of enthusiasm.

Timestamped Summary

02:48 Roman shows a bucket that serves as both a compost bin and a planter box. It has holes on the side, where he grows Brazilian spinach and other green vegetables.

03:33 Roman shows how to grow bean sprouts in a glass jar. He soaks the seeds overnight, drains them, and rinses them twice a day to keep them fresh and moist. After just two days, the sprouts have emerged and are ready to eat.

04:55 Roman emphasizes that you don't need much to grow healthy food, just some imagination, a love of plants, and lots of enthusiasm.

05:07 Roman explains that gardening is like a different dimension of life, a way to relax and meditate, and a small kingdom of happiness.

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Q&A

What is the basic design of the pyramid style food garden?

It is a three-dimensional pyramid with different levels, including single-decker, double-decker, and triple-decker boxes for soil and water storage.

How does the self-watering system work?

The system is connected with downpipes to bring water up through capillary effect, ensuring that the plants receive a steady water supply.

What are some of the favorite plants to grow in this garden?

Cucumbers, daikon radish, tomatoes, and even basil are some of the favorites to grow in this garden.

Can a bucket be used as a planter box?

Yes, a bucket can serve as a planter box, where food scraps and other compostable materials can be added along with plants.

How can bean sprouts be grown easily?

Bean sprouts can be grown by soaking seeds overnight, draining them, and rinsing twice a day to keep them fresh and moist.

What makes sprouts so nutritious?

Sprouts are most nutritionally valuable when they have just germinated and are producing their second pair of leaves.

What is needed to grow healthy food?

A bit of imagination, love for plants, and lots of enthusiasm are all that is needed to grow good, healthy food.