Spring is peeking through here in Southern Australia, and today we’re heading into the garden — but not just for veggies. We’re going a little wild for the birds, bees, and butterflies. Our guest, Jaclyn Crupi, lifelong gardener and many times author, grew up with her nonna and nonno’s hands-in-the-dirt wisdom. These days, she’s transformed her patch beyond just a productive veggie garden into a thriving sanctuary that welcomes not just humans, but insects, birds, fungi — the whole backyard ecosystem. Whether you’ve got a big block, a small suburban yard, or even just a balcony, Jaclyn’s here to share how messy gardening and even a ‘lizard lounge’ can turn any space into a refuge for wildlife. We chat about why those with their hands in the dirt are leaving a legacy, telling stories though our gardening & why we need messy gardens now more than ever. Links to find Jaclyn https://www.jaclyncrupi.com/ Loved this ep? Try another: Natasha Morgan shares her oak and Monkey Puzzle life Pod Partners Rock: Australian Medicinal Herbs Discount Code: Future5 Support the Show Casual Support - Buy Me A Coffee Regular Support - Patreon Buy the Book - Futuresteading - live like tomorrow matters , Huddle - creating a tomorrow of togetherness We chatted about: Gardeners leaving legacies for future generations Embracing messy spaces Letting go of curation Transitioning our mindset Gardens as analogies for life The importance of biodiversity Support the show
