They say size doesn’t matter, and when it comes to feeding your own family and the community around you, it can certainly be true.

This enterprising couple in Taranaki are encouraging their neighbours to follow their lead after ditching their mower and transforming their quarter-acre garden into a rich, abundant – albeit small – organic veggie farm.

“It is an inspirational example of what’s possible in any backyard with productive techniques, organic inputs, creativity and a supportive local community.”

Carl Freeman, Stuff.co.nz