David Tracey is a journalist and environmental designer based in Vancouver.
His reports on politics, the environment and culture have appeared in the International Herald Tribune, the Economist, the South China Morning Post, the Globe and Mail, CBC Radio, and many other places.
His company, EcoUrbanist, specializes in ecological landscape design and tree care. He also serves as Executive Director of Tree City, an engaged ecology group helping citizens plant and care for the urban forest.
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IF YOU'VE EVER WANDERED PAST a scrubby vacant lot and imagined how beautiful it could look with flowers or food crops or trees, you may have the heart of a guerrilla gardener. To the delight of many urban dwellers, random acts of gardening, with or without permission, are springing up everywhere. The appeal is great — a convivial way to be a wee bit naughty, get your hands dirty and beautify your neighbourhood.
Guerrilla gardening can be as simple as picking up broken glass and litter or pulling out a few weeds.
It can be as involved as organizing a community garden on unused railway land or helping city officials see the appeal of a new park. What began as a non-violent environmental call to arms for inner-city renewal has become the people’s choice for urban beautification around the world. Boulevards, railway land and back alleys have all benefited from the efforts of these modern-day Johnny Appleseeds.
Guerrilla Gardening is a fast-paced and funny “manualfesto” to making your corner of the world a little brighter and includes useful tips such as:
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finding plants and seeds cheap (or free) getting the dirt on soil planting to bring back the birds
knowing when to ask permission and when to seek forgiveness
Guerrilla Gardening is the perfect addition to the toolshed for social activists, city dwellers and long-time gardeners.
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