Common Ground: Garden Histories of Aotearoa

Matt Morris gives a talk on his fascinating book on the history of gardens in Aotearoa. While a lot of gardening books focus on the grand plantings of wealthy citizens, Matt's work explores the historical processes behind ‘humble gardens’ – those created and maintained by ordinary people.

Compost, Māori gardens, the suburban vege patch, the rise of soil toxin levels, the role of native plants and City Beautiful movements ... Morris looks at the ways in which cultural meanings have been inscribed in the land through our gardening practices over time. What do our gardens say about us, and where we have been?

Space is limted for this Garden Party talk so reserve yourself a spot!