Organic Urban Farming on a 1/2-Acre Property - Urban Abundance

In the small town of Oxford, New Zealand, Kane and Fiona Hogan have transformed their urban 1/2-acre property into abundant veggie gardens. The aim of Urban Gardener is to build resilience and food security in their local community – both by growing food for people to purchase and by helping people to grow food in their own backyards.

Here is yet another inspiring initiative that brings together the essentials for resilience: good healthy food and strong communities.

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[johannatheone]

I hope and pray this will be the future of planet earth. Friendship, community, love, growing organic food and working in harmony and peace <3

[RSLtreecare]

This is a great example of what we can do, I grow up on a small farm and have worked on many small allotments and my back garden. This is a plan we, our family are working toward.

[markhorsnell]

Aucklander here. Born & bred in Christchurch. You guys are the business. Love what you're doing. I have similar values. Let's get on with making our immediate world a better place! Thanks for the vid. Cheers.

[ReflectionsofLife]

Well done guys - keep up the inspiration - we need more of these type of films from all around the world.
Cheers from the Green Renaissance Team in South Africa

[Rose-zsol]

I think your gardening with seniors is something that would benefit the whole world! You guys are awesome!

[anasingle]

Watching your harvest is so satisfying and calming

[Eagle-glbq]

I like this couples. Their positive and humble, down to earth attitude, and they really know what they are doing. Wish them happiness and success🥰

[PaolaEnergya]

What an inspiring project! You are setting a wonderful example for the whole community and the world. I totally agree with your philosophy of going at a gentler pace and spending more time helping others

[HuwRichards]

Fantastic work Jordan and Antoinette!:) Inspiring to see how it not only helps them get more sustainable food but also how they're engaging their local community, brilliant stuff!

[syalutsa]

I have now watched a number of your videos. As a gardener, seedsman and garden educator, I think these are brilliant: Clearly presented, visually engaging and very inspiring. You are doing a wonderful job. Makes me want to visit New Zealand again. Haven't been there for years.

[TheModernHomestead-im]

I love the way you explained the planting process! So clear and practical. Definitely going to try this in my garden. 🌱 [3:21] was super helpful!

[johight]

Love this - awesome to see what fellow kiwis are doing. On slightly less than a quarter acre and we provide a good half of our fruit and veg and all of the eggs we need in a year.

[saraha]

When one is intentionally living, good things happen.

[ScienceByMike]

What a great idea. Helping the elderly and extracting their wisdom on growing food!

[anikac]

Well done! Many people taking responsibility for small problems. Love it.

[RSLtreecare]

This is brilliant, just what we need. It also helps to stop waste, cut pollution, which gives into the community.

[daffydave]

You guys are AWESOME. I love you.
make the world what we need and want it to be. Peace.

[PetalsonthePavingSlabs]

Fantastic, that's how I'm trying to get my garden to look like. Really enjoyed watching this, thank you!

[suburbanhomestead]

There's no way I can watch one of your films and not feel inspired

[andreap]

Thank you I love the model they created within their neighborhood, especially that the garden supports outreach.
I want to encourage people who may not have growing space at home to take over part or all of a local park to feed yourselves. In 2005 we started a large garden with fruit trees and vegie beds in a 9 acre city park, it fed many people loads of healthy food, still does. Initially the city and neighbors didn't want it, by the 2nd year it was wildly successful.