Los Angeles once again threatened by the prospect of fresh fruit and vegetables

In a consumer society, food production is a radical act. It’s news again, as Los Angeles City Hall is renewing its campaign against gardeners while legislation permitting urban gardening is being held up. Hat-tip to The Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog.

By Alun Salt · 16 August 2013 · 1 min read

Source: https://www.botany.one/guerrilla-gardening/

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Los Angeles once again threatened by the prospect of fresh fruit and vegetables

Alun Salt

16 Aug 2013 — 1 min read

In a consumer society, food production is a radical act.

It's news again, as Los Angeles City Hall is renewing its campaign against gardeners while legislation permitting urban gardening is being held up. Hat-tip to The Agricultural Biodiversity Weblog.

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