Tell me your thoughts. Our nation is in a bit of a pickle in regards to the food supply issue (at least in terms of distribution and balanced availability). We have on our hands a working class poor that cannot afford to feed themselves or their children. Add to this a certain portion of the population that is woefully malnourished.
What are your thoughts on this concept: 'random acts of gardening'???
I'll be honest. After 5 seconds of internet searching, I appreciate that the turn of phrase is not available for copyright... or even a blog title for that matter. But the CONCEPT... well it is one of community, of healthy living and supporting our own neighborhood... in my mind.
While planning my 2011 garden, I was reminded that one particular seed vendor included an extra packet of carrot seeds with my order last year. The packet read, "plant one row for the homeless" (or words to that effect). BRILLIANT, I thought! I would already be working my garden through-out the summer, why shouldn't I include one additional row for those who may need it?!?! As it turns out the particular area I selected was not the loomy soil that carrots appreciate and there were no discernible survivors in the 'for the homeless' row. Too sad. I took other measures to support the hungry of the community.
What if we, as a gardening, community conscious collective, began planting seeds in abandoned lots through-out the city? Perhaps we could post a small sign at the head of the row stating what was planted and on what date, "please help yourself".
I realize the concept is in the formative stages, but I certainly think it is something worth chewing on.
Open to your considerations.
Warm thoughts--
The Rubber City Homestead
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