Ageless Gardens, Season III (2021)
(Documentary Series, 5x30 minutes)
Gardening is therapeutic, at any age.
Ageless Gardens explores the practical, aesthetic, contemplative, health, and psychological aspects of gardening.
Canadian Screen Awards Nominee (2022)
(Best Original Music, Non-Fiction)
2022 CASMA Nominee (2022)
(Best Original Score for a Non-Fiction or Limited Series)
Nominated for three Leo Awards (2021)
(Best Documentary Series, Cinematography, and Music)
Official Website: www.agelessgardens.ca
S3E301: “Learning in the Garden”
A poet begins restoring her front yard to a Garry Oak meadow. A retired nurse reflects on the value of her small garden at keeping her mind active. A long-time market gardener inspires a new generation of small plot food gardeners in a busy city.
S3E302: “Sacred Spaces”
A human made floating island garden in a remote wilderness feeds its owners year round. A group of vigilant volunteers remove invasive species from a fragile natural area. A retiree cares for a delicate forested garden.
S3E303: “Emotional Gardens”
A writer advocates for ‘grief gardening’ to help people through loss. A 90-year old gardener continues to volunteer at the accessible garden she founded with her husband. Neighbourhood gardeners create humorous miniature gnome villages to bring a bit of joy to their street.
S3E304: “Gardening a Better World”
An activist couple connects with people through a farmer’s market. A gardening instructor inspires others to grow food in their own yard, with an eye to changing the world for his young children.
S3E305: “Gardening Together”
A gardener manages a lavish public garden, and over 200 volunteers. A social enterprise enlists people’s unused fruit trees, to feed people in need. A civic initiative connects isolated seniors with plant seedlings.
