7.9.09
Local community gardeners fed up with our unsustainable city took part in a ‘Permablitz’ in central Auckland yesterday. About 20 gardeners appropriated neglected public land for community benefit; digging up grass, planting vegetables and various fruit trees.
Support from locals was high, with many offering to lend a hand and resources for the project. The increase of support for community food initiatives is indicative of the shift in public consciousness around not only where our food comes from but on the importance of independent and healthy communities.
This permablitz coincided with the commencement of the Grey Lynn Farmers market that caters to those seeking local food in many cases grown within the limits of Auckland city. To get involved in further permablitz actions or other community agriculture intiatives, take a look at the information below;
Permablitz Auckland — Grey Lynn Farmers Market — Grey Lynn Community Gardens — Kingsland Community Gardens — CCS Horizon gardens — Permaculture NZ
For a UK example of amazing guerilla and with-permission yummy planting, take a look at Incredible Edible Todmorden