July 15th, 2013
12:10 AM ET
Editor's note: Darrin Nordahl is the author of "Public Produce: The New Urban Agriculture." Aiming to increase food literacy in America, Darrin also pens the daily food blog Today is...Fava Beans! Follow him on Twitter. What's better than fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables? How about fresh, locally-grown, free fruits and vegetables, all within an easy walk of your home or office? Such is the philosophy behind the growing movement of public produce. Or maybe you've witnessed a couple of plum and pear trees filled with ripe fruit, wedged in that public zone between the sidewalk and the curb. Or a lone apple tree in the corner of your neighborhood park. These fruit trees were likely planted by citizens in an effort to bring fresh, free produce to their community brethren. In cities throughout the world, citizens are facing rising costs for fresh produce and declining health from the Western diet, characterized by energy dense, nutrient poor fast foods. It is now cheaper to gorge oneself on Big Macs and Whoppers than it is zucchini and tomatoes. Read - Solving obesity crisis: Strawberries in parking lots Previously: |
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Jdizzle you are correct! I would have a list of the best gardens in the neighborhood. This place would be a gold mine.
How are they securing it?
I've always said if I were ever homeless I'd tail it to some place where I could raid gardens all the time. No need for dumpster diving.
Well said, so often the "nature strip" along side houses is just some rough grass and weeds. This is an underutilized asset for food growing. I think you will find http://68anda6pack.com/2013/07/12/forking-good-exercise/ very relevant to your cause.
Wow! Nice post man! Thanks.
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