This book crosses disciplinary boundaries to investigate how the benefits of green spaces can be further incorporated in public health. In this regard, the book highlights how ecosystem services provided by green spaces affect multiple aspects of human health and well-being, off…
This book crosses disciplinary boundaries to investigate how the benefits of green spaces can be further incorporated in public health. In this regard, the book highlights how ecosystem services provided by green spaces affect multiple aspects of human health and well-being, off…
The term "guerrilla" may bring to mind a small band of armed soldiers, moving in the dead of night on a stealth mission. In the case of guerrilla gardening, the soldiers are planters, the weapons are shovels, and the mission is to transform an abandoned lot into a thing of beaut…
"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 sprin…
Little-known, and hidden between skyscrapers and wide avenues, some 650 community gardens dot the city of New York. Set within one of the densest and most expensive real estate markets, these gardens are visited by some the least advantaged residents of the city. Urban residents…
Little-known, and hidden between skyscrapers and wide avenues, some 650 community gardens dot the city of New York. Set within one of the densest and most expensive real estate markets, these gardens are visited by some the least advantaged residents of the city. Urban residents…
Some 650 community gardens dot the city of New York. These gardens are attended by some of the least advantaged residents of the city. Urban residents use these spaces for horticulture, recreation, social gatherings, and artistic and cultural events. This book shows how, in the …
A Garden for Your Space & Your Style You can grow delicious, healthy vegetables and beautiful flowers in your urban setting. No yard' No problem, you have more options available than you think-from containers and window boxes to raised beds and community plots. No time' No worri…