**On the Verge:** Host Costa introduces an inspiring community project poised to be central to Gardening Australia this year. He aims to transform his nature strip into a vibrant, productive garden for the benefit of the entire street, begi…

On the Verge Costa introduces his chickens and constructs a mobile 'chook tractor' to harness their assistance in clearing the weeds from the roadside verge. He and the community also plant the first vegetables in the newly established no-d…

**Building Community:** Jerry encounters a Vietnam veteran who has transformed a desolate space into a flourishing garden, benefiting the local community. **On the Verge - Water:** Costa installs a straightforward watering system to sust…

**On the Verge:** Costa maximizes the sunniest stretch of land by cultivating a maze of Mediterranean herbs. **Going Green:** Jerry takes advantage of the sub-tropics' prime growing season with fast-maturing Asian greens. **Get the Tr…

## On the Verge - Compost: Costa unveils his remarkable composting recipe, crafted from community-sourced materials. ## Magical Mushrooms: Eager to cultivate mushrooms at home, Tino seeks guidance from a Tasmanian mushroom farmer. ## …

**Predators Wanted:** Jerry cultivates a variety of plants to draw in beneficial insects that naturally control pest populations. **Farming Worms:** Costa visits a dedicated recycler, learning the process of transforming kitchen waste in…

**A New Verge:** Costa ventures down the street to assist several families in establishing their own verge gardens, brimming with vegetables, herbs, and native Australian plants. **Autumn Work:** Tino gathers the final tomatoes, clears s…

**On the Verge - Traffic:** Costa designs pathways around and through garden verges, protecting plants from being crushed and allowing for convenient car door opening. **The Palm Lady:** Jane visits a devoted gardener who has amassed pal…

**On the Verge - First Harvest:** Costa and his children gather the first yield from the roadside verge, distributing the bounty amongst the street’s residents. **A Helping Hand:** Jerry connected with his neighbor, Chass, upon relocatin…

**Ron's Place:** Josh journeys to the farm of Ron Watkins, a third-generation farmer in Western Australia’s Great Southern. Over the past three decades, Ron has fundamentally reshaped his farming practices, addressing challenges of salinity…

**The Colour of Autumn:** In Victoria's Dandenong Ranges, John seeks the breathtaking spectacle of autumn foliage, investigating the reasons behind the leaves' transformation and identifying some of his most cherished trees. **Court in t…

**A Bountiful Balcony:** Costa visits Indira Naidoo in inner Sydney, exploring how she has cultivated a thriving garden on her thirteenth-floor balcony. **Home Among the Gum Trees:** Josh explores the home garden of Perth's renowned bota…

**On the Verge – Creating Waves:** Costa observes his neighbor arranging a vibrant assortment of winter vegetables in a flowing, wave-like design. **Building for Bugs:** Josh constructs specialized habitats to draw a variety of creature…

**Growing Health:** Angus encounters a man who, after a health scare in middle life, found renewed vitality through gardening, successfully reshaping his diet and well-being. **Warding off the Cold:** Jerry shares practical advice on cul…

**Let There Be Light:** In a move to revitalize a struggling vegetable garden, Costa tackles an invasive tree species, opening the space to more sunlight. **Back from the Brink:** Tino encounters a couple who have lovingly restored a for…

**Schools In!: Costa assists a local school in transforming a modest sunny area into a productive aquaponics system.** **Picking a Winner:** Tino demonstrates how to choose nursery plants best suited for the garden environment. **From…

**Helping Hands:** Costa joins the volunteers of Canterbury Garden Care to assist a dedicated senior gardener. **Reliable Plants:** Colin selects his preferred plants for novice gardeners, detailing their optimal use. **The Next Gener…

**Made in China:** At the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Jane seeks out the curator of the Southern Chinese plant collection, eager to uncover the history behind its remarkable diversity. **An Insatiable Appetite:** Sophie encounters a…

**Growing Connections:** Sophie visits the rooftop of a community medical center, observing how clients engage with a productive garden as part of their therapy. **A Secret Garden:** In inner-city Paddington, Costa explores the old rese…

**The Italian Influence:** At a heritage property just outside Melbourne, Jane explores the lasting impact of Italian migration on Australia’s culinary traditions. **The Language of Gardening:** In Adelaide, Sophie visits a secondary sch…

On a tour, Jerry explains to Costa how he incorporates plants into his garden. In Ringwood, a suburb of Melbourne, John explores a street transformed to mitigate flooding. The redesign features native plants that capture and purify wate…

The potato blight had taken hold, leaving a starkness in the fields. Jane sought out Old Man Hemlock, whose small garden was a riot of color and abundance – tomatoes plump on the vine, peppers gleaming like jewels, beans climbing with vigor…

**Thinking Local:** Angus encounters a young nurseryman whose dedication to cultivating and safeguarding native plants is revitalizing bushland in Western Sydney. **An Aussie Verge:** Costa brightens the neighborhood by assisting his nei…

**The Barefoot Farmer:** Colin encounters a market gardener who has partnered with the local primary school, fostering a connection between children and the source of their food. **Starting From Scratch:** Jerry explores a newly establis…

## Gardening Australia Special: A Connection to Country In Katherine, Costa and Clarence are assisting a local preschool in creating a sensory garden for the children to discover. Exploring the benefits of farming as a community, they v…

**In Love with Plants:** Jerry visits a gardener in Wynnum, observing how she has nurtured a garden overflowing with life. He shares advice on managing a persistent garden issue. **Spring Into It:** Tino embraces the season by planting s…

Jerry joins an environmental specialist in a section of Brisbane bushland, examining plants that have naturalized from domestic gardens. Costa encounters a local forager with a deep appreciation for the edible plants found growing wild. …

**A Positive Path:** Costa explores a community garden offering horticultural skills to young people navigating the justice system. **A Plant Revival:** Tino shares his expertise on revitalizing ailing or forgotten plants in his garden. …

**Spring Awakening:** At Costa’s, a team of volunteers joins in to cultivate a wider variety of vegetables along the roadside. **Cultivating the Environment:** Tino is transforming his front garden with native and rare plants, providing …

## Marion's Sanctum: In Perth, Josh encounters an Australian horticultural icon who has dedicated her life to crafting havens for both humanity and flora. ## Growing Up: John explores a garden nestled high above the bustling stre…

**Gardener of the Year Finalists: A Glimpse into Diverse Landscapes** In rural Victoria, Tino encounters a gardener who has transformed her property into a reflection of the Mediterranean landscapes cherished by her and her husband. She…

**High on a Hill:** Tino visits a gardener on Mount Wellington who cultivates rare and unusual plants sourced from Tasmania's wilderness. **A Mini Citrus Grove:** Costa assists his neighbors in establishing a small citrus orchard along t…

**Resilience in the Sun:** Sophie selects and establishes a collection of exceptional plants, perfectly suited to the harsh conditions of a South Australian summer. **Surviving the Heat:** Angus reveals techniques for preparing plants to en…

**Creating A Buzz:** Costa introduces a thriving colony of native bees to his backyard, supporting pollination efforts. **Life On The Farm:** Josh explores a city farm in Perth where cultivated flower clusters attract a variety of insect…

## How We Have Grown: Reflections on a Successful First Year, Celebrations with Community, and Horticultural Highlights Costa reflects on the triumphs of his inaugural season of *On The Verge*, sharing the joy with neighbors at a lively …