I'm starting this blog to document my search for a better ways of doing things. The topics will be all over the map, but with a focus on sustainability. It is also my hope that some of the questions I raise will be answered or challenged by you, the reader.
My first "Why Not?" has to do with (sub)urban farming.
Most places I've ever been are drowning in seas of grass. Not only in people's lawns (another post!), but public spaces that are not used for recreation. There are several such places within a mile of my house. This is a waste! These spaces could be used for community gardens - and by community I don't mean 10 square miles - I'm talking a walkable area - an area large enough to encompass several hundred homes.
The way I see it community gardens would:
-bring neighbors together
-increase environmental awareness on local level
-provide quality, nutritious food at reasonable cost
-decrease all of the inputs normally associated with traditionally marketed food (e.g. fuel consumption, packaging, refrigeration, etc.)
So next time you drive 20 minutes to spend $4 on a tomato at Whole Foods you might take a minute to think you can start your own community garden.
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