Vasili's Garden
| Industry | Television production |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Vasili Kanidiadis, Peter Deske |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Television series production (Vasili's Garden) |
Vasili's Garden is a gardening television series from Australia, hosted by Vasili Kanidiadis. Each episode, unscripted in nature, showcases plants and produce cultivated in Melbourne residential gardens, focusing on traditional, organic gardening techniques paired with nutritious eating habits. The program is distinguished by Vasili's lively hosting approach, his accordion performances, and the regular incorporation of the Greek term maresi (meaning "I like it").
The series debuted in 2002 on the community channel Channel 31, with production handled by Maresi Productions, a company co-owned by Vasili and Peter Deske. After lengthy discussions spanning two years, the show transitioned to SBS in 2007 through a collaboration named I Like It Productions (a joint venture between Maresi Productions and Renegade Films). This move provided nationwide visibility while preserving the casual, "home video" aesthetic—a signature aspect Vasili insisted upon to foster a connection with viewers.
In 2008, following unsuccessful negotiations regarding restructuring with SBS, the program returned to Channel 31. Production then relocated to ABC studios in Southbank toward the end of 2009 before moving back to C31 studios until 2015.
Starting in 2016, Vasili's Garden has been broadcast on 7TWO, featuring extended one-hour episodes and continuing to grow its presence within the gardening lifestyle sector.