What is Guerrilla Gardening?

Groups of people who

cultivate plants within the
Public and Civic space
without necessarily seeking
permission
The cultivation of neglected
and unused pieces of land
mostly owned by Councils,
statutory departments or
private ownership within and
around towns and cities

Etymology

The earliest record use of

guerrilla gardening was by
Liz Christly and her group in
1973 in the Bowery Houson
area of New York
They transformed a derelict
private lot into a garden

Legality of Guerrilla Gardening

Most activities are illegal in most areas

Before you do an action first check with local
council
Glasgow local authorities support Guerilla
Gardening (BBC News 2010)

How to start Guerrilla Gardening?

Tips:
1. Find an appropriate plot of land
2. Take note of the condition of the land
3. Determine what plants to use in your garden
4. Plan your gardening mission
5. Gather your materials
6. Start your garden
7. Return to your garden to take care

WEAPONS

ENVIROMENTAL GRAFFITI

ENVIROMENTAL GRAFFITI

ENVIROMENTAL GRAFFITI

REVERSE GRAFFITI

MOSS GRAFFITI - ARTIST

Anna Garforth
http://www.annagarforth.co.uk/

MOSS GRAFITTI - ARTIST

Mosstika Urban Greenery (collective started by

the artist Edina Todoki). http://mosstika.com/

GO GREEN SEPTA EDINA

TOKODI ARTIST INSTALLATION

SEED BOMBS
Masanobu Fukuoka
(Nengo dango)
clay seed balls

UPCYCLED POTS