The Sentimental Gardener

Attila The Horticulturist on a life of observation, his plant zoo and being a part of nature


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Canberra-based gardener, horitculturist, educator, and advocate for sustainable horticulture Attila Horgosi joins Cass Dowding on The Sentimental Gardener to explore what it means to live a life of observation — one that moves in rhythm with nature, not against it.

From his home garden in Bywong, New South Wales — affectionately known as his plant zoo — Attila has spent nearly thirty years cultivating more than plants. He's cultivated a way of being.

In this conversation, they talk about:

  • how his family's migration shaped his philosophy of patience and observation,

  • why he believes every weed tells a story,

  • what the garden can teach us about paying attention, and

  • the quiet rebellion of living slowly in a world that wants everything now.

A grounded, reflective conversation about time, attention, and what can happen when we stop rushing for answers and start listening to the world around us.

// Show notes // Follow Attila The Horticulturist on Instagram Find links and resources mentioned in the episode here.

Credits: Music: Hayden Schueler from @vereyagardening Audio Engineering: Tom Dowding Production and editing: Cass Dowding

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The Sentimental GardenerBy Cass Dowding