Synopsis
Many suburbs are build on former farmland. In the suburbs of Adelaide, locals arm themselves with garden forks and kitchen knives to put that land to good use, pioneering a backyard revolution one square metre at a time. It's an idea as simple as it is radical as it is inspirational...
Inspired by Lolo Houbein's One Magic Square concept and under the guidance of grower Tori Moreton, in this inspiring film residents of Adelaide's southern suburbs create a food plot in one square metre of their own gardens, harvesting it through the seasons and sharing the bounty in their community.
Starring Lolo Houbein, Tori Moreton and the residents of Huntfield Heights and Aberfoyle Park.
Directed by Jeni Lee
Produced by Julia De Roeper
Camera by Sieh Mchawala
Edited by David Ngo
Sound Edit/Mix by Russell Alexander
Featuring Music by Golonka,
Caliente Guitar Trio and Sia Furler
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Magic Harvest projectMagic Harvest is a community program around growing and cooking food at home. Harvest creates a support network for individuals and a local pool of skills for the whole region.
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One Magic Square by Lolo HoubeinOne Magic Square shows how, with a ten-minute effort, you can start your own productive food garden on a single square metre. By following these plot designs you can keep your labour pleasurable as your self-sufficiency increases. Take control of your own fresh food supply! Food gardening is the most intelligent adult endeavour on earth - Lolo Houbein shows you how to do it, and why you should.
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Friends of the Earth AdelaideFollowing its success at the 2011 Adelaide Film Festival and the Feast of Film, we are delighted to now be able to offer DVDs of the homegrown, food-growing film sensation Magic Harvest. Inspired by Lolo Houbein's One Magic Square concept and under the guidance of grower Tori Moreton, in this inspiring film residents of Adelaide's southern suburbs create a food plot in one square metre of their own gardens, harvesting it through the seasons and sharing the bounty in their community. Friends of the Earth Adelaide was delighted to be able to assist with the funding of Magic Harvest, nominated as Best Documentary, at the SA Screen Awards.
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Community GardensAustralian City farms and community gardens network.
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OrganicVisionDiscover sustainable projects from all over the world and get inspired! If you would also like to contribute a story, we would like to hear from you!
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Transition NetworkA Transition initiative is a place where there's a community-led process that helps that town/village/city/neighbourhood become stronger and happier. It's happening in well over a thousand highly diverse communities across the world - from towns in Australia to neighbourhoods in Portugal, from cities in Brazil to rural communities in Slovenia, from urban locations in Britain to islands off the coast of Canada.
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Jamie Oliver FoundationThe Jamie Oliver Foundation is a registered charity whose mission is to empower, educate and engage as many people as possible to love and enjoy good food. This means learning how to cook, understanding where food comes from, and recognizing the power it can have on our health, happiness, and even finances. We do this through teaching, training and employment, and also by making good clear information available to as many people as possible.
