Andrea pictured gardening in the planters on Willcocks street.
Dig In Campus Agriculture Network!: Why did you get involved with Dig in!?
Andrea Milatovic: I’m very interested in urban agriculture and the idea of bringing nature into into the city. I think Dig In! offers something really fantastic for people like myself who don’t have access to the physical space for learning to grow food in the city. Being around people who are interested in these ideas is comforting too!
DICAN!: What is your favourite food?
AM: Hard to choose, but I would say figs are an all time favourite. They are perfectly sweet! I could eat a dozen in one sitting.
DICAN!: What has been your favourite item to grow?
AM: It’s a tie between the edible flowers and the lettuce. The flowers are so vibrant, and it’s so satisfying to see the lettuce grow from seed to delicious green and purple bouquets! I’m also growing herbs in my own garden at home, and it’s really great to be able to run out and pick what you need fresh when a recipe calls for it.
DICAN!: What is your favourite thing about being in the garden?
AM: I think it mostly gives me an opportunity for practical learning, which is a contrast to the U of T experience. I find that gardening demands and attracts your attention, which is great because distraction really does take away from an experience.
Andrea collaborates with Maria to plant seeds in the Willcocks planters in early spring.
DICAN!: How would you describe your garden in 5 words or less?
AM: Creative use of space! (Med Sci planters)
DICAN!: what is the best memory or experience you’ve had in a garden?
AM: I’d say the rare garden workdays I’m able to attend have been my favourite. It’s so refreshing to be around people who genuinely want to teach and learn!
DICAN!: What is the main reason you choose to garden organically?
AM: We live in a world where corporations are slowly taking control over what we eat and how we eat. Organic, sustainable food production is not on big agribusiness’ radar. I think young people taking back that control, whether it be in a small way or on a large scale, is a great form of resistance against these forces.
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