A documentary about the European Union Hortis project. The project is designed to promote urban horticulture as a knowledge tool and a tool of social inclusion.
Cuba became a leader in organic farming and urban gardening when, after the fall of the Soviet Union, it was forced to move from a highly industrialized society to a more sustainable one.
In this clip from the BBC's "Around the World in 80 Gardens" series, Monty Don takes us on a visit to some urban gardens in Havana, Cuba as well as gardens in Mexico.