From Vacant Lots To Edible Green Spaces -- and Community

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September 27, 2024 a project of ServiceSpace Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace. - May Sarton - From Vacant Lots To Edible Green Spaces -- and Community Food forests are thriving around Boston, and so are the people involved with them. They help heal neglected environments by transforming vacant lots into green spaces that foster climate resiliency, and host a huge variety of species and plants that also feed pollinators and birds. Anyone can participate in the gardening by planting, harvesting, and eating the fresh fruits, herbs, berries, and vegetables. Perhaps more importantly, food forests invigorate and transform the community by engaging people, connecting neighbors and forging relationships, and providing a safe space to simply spend a few healing moments in natural beauty. A food forest director said, “I think what makes a food forest is truly the community owning the space and growing and transforming with those spaces.” { read more } Be The Change Step into the slow circles of grace through one of the food forest pathways whether it is connecting with a neighbor, community engagement, gardening, or taking a few moments to "breathe in" a green space. Plant a seed. COMMENT | RATE             DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 148,783 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More