Growing against the Grain
Dr Christopher Cheng has published an article on Australian Garden History about the Chinese tradition of market gardening in Sydney.
Growing against the grain
The Chinese tradition of market gardening in Sydney
Flicking through old photos and newspaper reports about Chinese market gardeners, one wonders how they not only survived but thrived in Australia. The country is notorious for its extreme climate and history of systemic racism yet, despite these challenges, Chinese gardeners excelled. Their produce was reliable, and their crops grew quickly, even during dry spells. By properly listening to the experiences of Australia’s diverse agricultural communities, we can gain a better appreciation of the valuable contributions they made to the country’s multicultural heritage.
To download the full article, please click the link below:
Cheng, C. (2025) Growing against the grain: The Chinese tradition of market gardening in Sydney, Australian Garden History, vol. 36, no. 3, January 2025
