The relentlessly joyful landscape architect, who hosts the ABC show, is a national treasure
At the ABC building in Ultimo, Sydney, there’s a third floor terrace named after the broadcaster’s famed tea lady Dot Strong. Dot is said to be the gruff inspiration for the TV character Aunty Jack. They both would have approved of this newer arrival, a man with an enormous beard who tends a little herb and veggie garden there: the Australian treasure Costa Georgiadis.
Every so often, Costa can be spotted weeding or mulching the raised garden beds with a small crew of ABC staff in tow. Research has shown that tending plants can be hugely beneficial for mental health, stress alleviation and encouraging feelings of empowerment – so the Dot Strong garden is no doubt a welcome reprieve for the beleaguered team at Aunty.
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