This People & Projects episode of the Streets and People podcast builds on our conversation with Conrad Kickert about hybrid zones and fostering a sense of place https://getaroundcaboolture.au/s1e45-pp-conrad-kickert-on-how-front-yards-make-or-break-community-cohesion-and-connectedness.
Wendy chats with Chris Bingham from Friends of Lagoon Creek about how gardening can strengthen community ties and help reduce social isolation. Chris shares his personal journey in gardening and conservation, offering practical advice for creating vibrant, diverse gardens using both native and non-native plants. They discuss how to design gardens that are more welcoming and accessible, particularly for people with disabilities, and highlight the importance of being active within the community.
Chris offers suggestions for affordable, sensory-friendly plants, and explains the key role of soil quality and mulching. The episode wraps up with encouragement to join local community groups and make personal spaces more inclusive.
Visit Friends of Lagoon Creek at https://www.friendsoflagooncreek.com/ where you can buy high-quality, well-cared-for native plants.
