When the small British mill town of Todmorden, tucked in between Yorkshire and Lancashire, first began installing fruit and vegetable gardens all around the area as part of the Incredible Edible program, it likely had no idea that the novel, yet simple, concept would make the town a foremost inspirational and self-sustaining model of the future.
Fresh herbs, succulent greens, and tasty fruits can be found growing near civic buildings, college campuses, supermarket parking lots, and various other places. Small garden plots, raised planting beds, and even small soil strips in these areas can be found brimming with fresh produce, all of which are free to anyone who want it, and at any time.
The program has been so successful, in fact, that many other communities both in the UK and abroad are now interested in starting their own public garden programs as well. Besides improving the sense of community and reducing crime, Incredible Edible has renewed a new sense of appreciation for food and how it is grown, as well as renewed interest in actually growing it among the next generation, which is the envy of many progressive communities around the world.
http://www.naturalnews.com/034412_home_gardening_vegetables_civic_buildings.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/034412_home_gardening_vegetables_civic_buildings.html
1 comment:
This sounds a brilliant idea to me. Going back some years my grandfather used to have an allotment where he used to grow some lovely vegetables. What was also great was the sense of community that was down on the allotments, we were taken down as a treat to pick vegetables that nanna would use for dinner. Many a tale of fun, hard work and what happened to the large pumpkin were told. To this day I can't remember what did happen to the pumpkin but it caused a stir down there that I know.
Those were the days.
Glenys
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