Story by two US interns, Michael Miniotas and Will Brandt, who are growing cucumbers in a Sydney street.
What does the data tell us about living off-grid for water in the heart of Sydney?
Analysis of water quantity by an American intern in Sydney, Jillian Meehan.
Raingardens keep rain where it falls to grow plants and trees. So raingardens cool cities.
Well done they are cheap, quick, low tech, no steel or concrete or timber and built in one day by one or two people. Here’s the how, how not to, why and some suggestions about getting them done quickly with a simple robust, simple audit - test them with a water truck - it’s easy.
“All of this has been possible because of Sydney City Council’s gardening policy, which allows residents to garden on the footpath without going through a long approval process. It’s a practical policy that gives people, like us, the freedom to improve their streets and use small public spaces for growing sustainable food and plants.“
From Germany, Kristina writes about public gardening there.
Living for years in Sydney and gardening alongside Michael I was inspired by the Chippendale street verge gardens. Anyone can enjoy the beauty of flowering nasturtiums, pick a few fresh herbs and chat to neighbours about the newest plants growing. And if you like to garden along, you get some exercise out in fresh air, connecting to nature. So why couldn’t we do this in Germany?
An inspiring and leading example of successful regulation - the Sydney City Council Footpath Gardening Policy which allows self-approvals for footpath gardening including for composting waste food and plants
