#reclaimingspaces — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #reclaimingspaces, aggregated by home.social.
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@JustRosy @breadandcircuses found by way of https://radicalroots.ca/.
"I didn't know #seedbomb was a thing until 5 minutes ago. Humans are great sometimes!"
Link to Radical Roots Seed Bomb Company:
https://radicalroots.ca/OG post:
https://kolektiva.social/@maphew@vmst.io/114325807584456745#Rewilding #ReclaimingSpaces #SolarPunkSunday #SeedBombing #GuerillaGardening #RenegadeGardening
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This article includes some history of #GuerillaGardening -- including that of #JohnnyAppleseed (who was a real person)!
The Ultimate Guide To Guerrilla Gardening
by Elisabeth Beauchamp, April 10, 2025
"If you’ve ever seen wildflowers sprouting out of cracks in an abandoned parking lot, you might’ve witnessed the results of guerrilla gardening. Guerrilla gardening is a planting technique used by gardeners around the world to fulfill various intentions. No matter what, it involves growing plants or crops on land owned by someone else.
"It can be used as a political statement or simply to fulfill the desire to beautify one’s neighborhood. Guerrilla gardening has become a popular method of community revitalization worldwide. In fact, it might be happening right under your feet. If you’re interested in beautifying outdoor spaces in your city, keep reading to learn more..."
https://todayshomeowner.com/lawn-garden/guides/ultimate-guide-to-guerilla-gardening/
#SolarPunkSunday #Rewilding #ReclaimingSpaces #GardeningForPollinators #Gardening
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#GuerillaGardening : What Is It, and Should You Try It?
Jan 11, 2025 10:09 AM EST
"Who doesn’t need a bit more greenery in their lives? No one, if guerilla gardeners have anything to say about it. Whether activists, do-gooders, or just plain old lovers of beauty, guerilla gardeners have been sprucing up neglected corners of the world for quite some time. #JohnnyAppleseed, introducer of apple trees to many states in the US, was one of the OG guerilla gardeners (and yes, he was a real person).
"Despite what its name might imply—guerilla means 'little war' in Spanish—guerilla gardening has nothing to do with war or destruction, and everything to do with creation. So what exactly is this ironically titled type of gardening, and is it something you should consider doing in your own community?
What Is Guerilla Gardening?
"Essentially, guerilla gardening is the act of gardening (planting flowers, trees, fruits, vegetables, etc.) in areas where you are technically not authorized to do so. According to Sonya Shikhman, a lawyer at Bytensky Shikhman Barristers, 'many see it as environmental activism, bringing greenery into urban environments where traditional gardening may not be possible.'
"This form of gardening is often used to revamp empty lots and other less-than-appealing spaces and create areas that look beautiful and/or produce food for the community. Other aims and benefits include 'improving air quality, increasing biodiversity, and giving local residents a sense of ownership and pride,' Shikhman says."
Read more:
https://dengarden.com/gardening/guerilla-gardening-what-is-it-and-should-you-try-it#Rewilding #SolarPunkSunday
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The Growing Popularity of #GuerillaGardening
Urban guerilla gardeners are taking direct action against the neglect of public spaces.
"What used to be something of a fringe activity with decidedly illicit undertones has quickly become a mainstream subject and activity. Guerilla gardening is being used to reclaim community spaces, rejuvenate urban areas, and encourage more connection with nature. It’s a phenomenon that gets more popular every year.
"Ever spotted some beautiful plants growing where you least expect them? There’s a good chance that what you've seen is the result of guerilla gardening. Whether it’s a political statement or an attempt to get closer to nature, guerilla gardeners are all around us. And they’re not going away.
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"On the surface, guerilla gardening is very much against the law. It’s trespassing on someone else's property. Even if you’re making the property better, guerilla gardeners don’t have any legal right to do so.
"Seed bombing, where the guerilla gardeners pack seeds into a lump of moist soil or compost and throw those ‘seed grenades’ into otherwise inaccessible spaces, is also illegal. Even if you don’t step foot on the property, those seed bombs still class as trespass.
"However, guerilla gardening is a criminal activity that's often overlooked by the law. In this research study, based on a group of UK guerilla gardeners, the phrase ‘normalized law breaking’ is commonly used. The study argues that guerilla gardening is largely accepted, and perhaps even welcomed, even by local law enforcement. In LA, a guerilla gardener even managed to have the law changed, so that residents could garden on city property without a permit.
"And something is satisfying about that. When guerilla gardening can transform urban spaces, and beautify those urban sites that are otherwise grotesque and devoid of local wildlife, it’s hard to be critical of those that carry out their seed bombing and abandoned site transformations."
#Rewilding #SolarPunkSunday #GardeningForPollinators #GardeningForWildlife #SeedBombs #ReclaimingSpaces