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Get Guerrilla Gardening

A Handbook for Planting in Public Places
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Get Guerrilla Gardening by Ellen Miles reveals the exciting world of transforming urban spaces into vibrant green havens. The book guides readers through creative planting techniques and community-driven projects to rejuvenate neglected areas. It's an inspiring manual for anyone looking to connect with nature and cultivate change in their city.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for transforming urban spaces and enjoy getting your hands dirty. It's perfect for those inspired by community action and looking to make a tangible impact on their local environment with practical and creative gardening techniques. Whether you're experienced in horticulture or a curious beginner, this guide offers insights that could spark your green revolution.

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An accessible guide to planting in public, encouraging people to make urban communities greener, healthier, and happier.

Your guide to becoming a green-fingered vigilante - transforming your neighbourhood's neglected corners into bright pockets of plant life.

Guerrilla gardening is the global movement of people planting in public places. From scattering wildflower seeds onto road verges to building community allotments on vacant lots, these peaceful acts of rebellion are where flower power meets people power.

With no prior knowledge of gardening or activism needed, this comprehensive handbook contains all the information and inspiration you need to start greening your streets. Not sure how to pick the right plants, gather a gang, or protect your patch? This guide's got you covered. Follow the 7-step action plan, packed with expert advice, illustrated how-to's, and tales of 'how we did it' from around the world.

Ellen Miles is an activist spearheading a new wave of guerrilla gardening. Rooted in social justice and climate action, this growing movement needs you. So, whether you want to boost biodiversity, bring people together, create beauty, grow food, or make a political statement, it's time to Get Guerrilla Gardening.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241593349

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 620g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Ellen Miles is an activist and author whose work centres on bringing nature to neighbourhoods. She runs Nature is a Human Right, the campaign for the United Nations to enshrine daily access to nature as a legal right for all, and Dream Green, a social enterprise that helps communities get guerrilla gardening. @OctaviaChill

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