15-07-2025
'I treat them like family': Meet Filipino creator grows his own food in Sydney backyard
Content creator and IT professional Mannix Lizardo shared that his love for climbing trees as a child sparked his passion for gardening. So when he bought his own home in Sydney, he began planting fruit trees and vegetables in the backyard—with the help of his wife and children.
Aside from travel and lifestyle, his content features his homegrown produce, including malunggay, calamansi, avocado, guava, bananas, and a variety of vegetables.
Mannix admits there's a unique joy in tasting the fruits of his labour—and even more so in knowing that his garden inspires his viewers.
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15/07/2025 15:53 Filipino
Mannix Lizardo has a papaya tree thriving in his backyard. Credit: Mannix Lizardo
In Mannix Lizardo's backyard stands a healthy guava tree. Credit: Mannix Lizardo
A banana plant grows in Mannix Lizardo's backyard. Credit: Mannix Lizardo
Mannix's wife works alongside him in growing and caring for the fruits and vegetables in their backyard. Their children also lend a hand whenever needed. Credit: Mannix Lizardo 📢 Where to Catch SBS Filipino
