African newcomers turning ordinary backyards into food baskets

For many migrants and refugees, staying connected to traditional ways of growing and eating food is important to building a new life in Australia.

Jamii yashiriki katika mavuno, katika bustani ya jumuia ya mjini Source: Getty Images

In Western Australia, African-Australians are turning ordinary backyards into thriving food baskets, putting fresh vegetables on the table and keeping their unique food cultures alive.

It's one way of keeping culture alive for those that don’t mind getting their hands dirty.