Wild vision grows into fruition

Ellia Guy sees what others don’t. Across our cities lie acres of unused space – rooftops, carparks, verges, balconies – that could become flourishing, thriving edible gardens. This is the concept behind Future Wild – a Brisbane-based practice founded by Guy that is transforming unused urban areas across South East Queensland into organic kitchen gardens. These gardens are now producing a range of herbs and vegetables for local chefs, restaurants and hotels.

Future Wild’s vision – and its resulting harvest – has earned these urban agriculture pioneers the One to Watch Award at this year’s delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards. “There is huge untapped potential for food production in our urban spaces,” Guy says. “It’s really easy to overlook how much space in our cities is suitable for growing food.”

For those who choose to get their hands into the dirt, there are psychological benefits, too. “Humans have been growing food for 10,000 years,” Guy says. “I really believe that we are happiest when we have some kind of connection to food growing.” Guy also believes that having a closer connection to your food can create a whole new sense of appreciation.

See the full list of 2026 delicious. Harvey Norman Produce Awards Winners in the special 44-page magazine inside today’s paper.

Original article in The Courier Mail, Wednesday 5th August, 2026