In this inspiring episode of The Sentimental Gardener, host Cass Dowding speaks with Emma Cutting, founder and CEO of Heartscapes. This Melbourne organisation connects, strengthens, and deepens urban communities of humans, flora, fauna, and fungi through regeneration and conservation. Emma shares her story of overcoming chronic fatigue syndrome and developing Australia's (possibly the world's) first urban wildlife corridor, the Melbourne Pollinator Corridor. Cass and Emma discuss Emma's early memories of gardening on her family's farm, her journey through chronic fatigue syndrome, and how street gardening became a transformative force in her life. They also delve into the challenges and successes of managing public realm gardens, the importance of community involvement, and Emma's vision for connecting urban spaces through nature. This episode highlights the power of small acts of care, the resilience of both people and plants, and the potential for urban spaces to foster human and ecological connections. You can donate to Heartscapes at https://theheartgardeningproject.org.au/donate and follow them on Instagram @theheartgardeningproject. Follow Cass on Instagram, Facebook, or Threads — @the_sentimental_gardener. Read show notes about the guests and access the full transcript by visiting thesentimentalgardener.com/podcasts   Music written and performed by Hayden Schueler from @vereyagardening Podcast produced and edited by Cass and Tom Dowding See libsyn.com/tos-policies/privacy-policy for privacy information.