How one man is reviving ancestral knowledge through native Australian plant cultivation
In short: Peter Cooley left a two-decade career as a mechanic to establish IndigiGrow, a nursery dedicated to cultivating local plants and teaching younger generations how to care for them. This segment explores his mission to restore community and connection to country on Bidjigal land.
Growing up, Peter Cooley learned to identify edible plants and seafood from his Bidjigal elders. Seeking a deeper sense of community and connection to his heritage, he founded IndigiGrow in La Perouse, NSW. The nursery focuses on local flora, including species like the Narrow-Leafed Geebung, Sweet Sarsaparilla, and Flannel Flower.
The initiative serves as a bridge between traditional knowledge and modern horticulture, ensuring that the skills required to nurture these native species are passed down. The segment, featured in Season 35, Episode 20 of Gardening Australia, highlights how these plants are integral to the landscape and the cultural identity of the region.
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