Ageless Gardens, Season III (2021)
(Documentary Series, Seasons I-IV, 20x30 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.
