FruitsWith open land vanishing from cities, Thai sweet tamarind has become a favourite of rooftop gardeners: a grafted plant in a large tub fruits twice a year, in the monsoon and in winter.
VideoIn Scarborough, Toronto, Greek-born George Guntonas was inspired by his Bangladeshi neighbour to grow a wide range of vegetables in his yard.
VideoA new series on farmers of other nationalities begins with Jessica Sherman of Trenton, Ontario, whose tomato patch has grown into a rich yard farm.
CropsIn Newham, East London, Bangladeshi expatriates are making the most of council allotment plots, growing crops from home on small parcels of land.
Rooftop farming is now part of many Bangladeshi homes, and Bangladeshis abroad are following the same path with yard farming, from Sirajganj to Toronto.
