Guerilla Gardening
Maybe I just lead a sheltered life, but I hadn't heard of Guerilla Gardening until last week. For those of you who are also in the dark let me explain...there are groups of people who get together in the middle of the night with their gardening gloves on, clearing up urban sites that have been neglected by local councils, and planting flowers and shrubs to make them look beautiful.
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They don't do it for money, or fame, simply to make the planet a nicer place to live. In their own words, it's a "war against neglect of public space".
It's an idea that was brought to the public's attention recently (on a much larger scale) with the 'greenification' of Trafalgar Square. It's a fabulous idea and one which I think should be encouraged. If you fancy joining in then there are events taking place worldwide. Check out this map for details.
