What if one of the simplest ways to help nature was to start right outside your back door? In Rewilding Suburbia, Australian backyard biodiversity educator Mel Logozzo shows how even the smallest suburban garden can become a thriving home for plants, insects, birds and wildlife. Her own journey began with a simple problem — she wanted to keep pests away from her vegetables. Then she discovered how planting native and endemic plants could attract helpful insects and support a much bigger ecosystem.
What started as a practical solution soon became a passion. Mel transformed her quarter-acre suburban block into a haven for native plants, insects, birds and animals. Now she shares what she has learned with everyone from beginner gardeners to experienced green thumbs.
The book is packed with practical ideas for growing food, creating wildlife habitat, reducing the need for sprays and bringing more nature into everyday life. There are also projects to get the whole family involved, including bug and frog hotels, sensory gardens and in-ground worm farms.
The message is simple: you don’t need a huge property or a grand environmental plan to make a difference. Sometimes, rewilding can begin with a few plants, a little curiosity and a willingness to make space for nature.
Met Mel Logozzo, Interview Gardening Australia https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/how-to/rewilding-suburbia/104313890?utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared
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