{"id":54183,"date":"2020-07-15T16:07:17","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T21:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=54183"},"modified":"2020-07-15T16:07:18","modified_gmt":"2020-07-15T21:07:18","slug":"urban-gardening-the-food-revolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olduvai.ca\/?p=54183","title":{"rendered":"Urban Gardening \u2013 The Food Revolution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/plentiful-lands.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ivan-ramirez-2VhVKr7QbvE-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=1170%2C1870&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plentiful-lands.com\/urban-gardening-the-food-revolution\/\">Urban Gardening \u2013 The Food Revolution<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>the future of our food system<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/anchor.fm\/naomi-bosch\/embed\/episodes\/Urban-Gardening---The-Food-Revolution-ebob68\" height=\"102px\" width=\"400px\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where does your food come from? If you live in a city, like me, you probably&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/plentiful-lands.com\/community-supported-agriculture-a-system-change\/\" target=\"_blank\">rely on farmers near<\/a>&nbsp;and far to produce your food. But have you ever thought about what would happen if the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/plentiful-lands.com\/bananas-as-we-know-them-are-doomed\/\" target=\"_blank\">food chain<\/a>&nbsp;suddenly broke down? If, say, a natural disaster hit or transportation of food was unavailable for some time? Even with the current Corona-virus outbreak, some people are facing anxieties of food shortages.&nbsp;<strong>Are we, as urban inhabitants, able to supply ourselves, even if everything turns against us?<\/strong>&nbsp;It can be scary to think about it. But it doesn\u2019t have to be like that! Even if we don\u2019t have gardens of our own, there is an array of ways to grow food right in our cities! This concept is called urban gardening or urban farming. And it\u2019s got a surprisingly rich &amp; interesting history\u2026 Could urban gardening,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/plentiful-lands.com\/community-supported-agriculture-a-system-change\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">along with community supported agriculture<\/a>, be the next food revolution?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where my inspirational trip started\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malm\u00f6 is the third largest city in Sweden and quite a lively place to explore, to live and to work in. From modern libraries to extravagant art galleries, from excellent cycling paths to an array of beautiful caf\u00e9s and restaurants: there is something for everybody\u2019s taste. Much to my delight, Malm\u00f6 is quite a green city, too. Many parks, lawns and gardens provide space for sitting and reading, chatting or just relaxing in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the very heart of the city, on the fortress island behind the castle of Malm\u00f6, I spotted a vibrant oasis of life: Slottstr\u00e4dg\u00e5rden. This is an urban gardening project that was established back in in 1997 by an association called \u201cThe Friend\u2019s Association\u201d. It operates entirely on organic principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plentiful-lands.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_3306.jpg?fit=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Malm\u00f6's urban gardening area. Photo by Naomi Bosch\" class=\"wp-image-1057\"\/><figcaption>Malm\u00f6\u2019s urban gardening area. Photo by Naomi Bosch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Green city<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, members can rent one of the 60 small city allotments of around 6-8 sqm. One of the fields is solely for use as a school garden for Malm\u00f6\u2019s schoolchildren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides the gardening allotments, Slottstr\u00e4dg\u00e5rden includes various educational allotments, like a perennial garden, a<a href=\"https:\/\/plentiful-lands.com\/10-eco-friendly-gardening-principles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;garden with plants adapted to dry climate<\/a>, and one with plants that could become more relevant for food production with climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/plentiful-lands.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_3290-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1059\"\/><figcaption>Different educational gardens in Malm\u00f6. Photos by Naomi Bosch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Little paths lead to the allotments and create opportunity for exploring, admiring the lush plants and photographing. Furthermore, the air vibrating with these tiny, flying creatures, the garden is a true&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/plentiful-lands.com\/havens-of-biodiversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">haven for insects<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/plentiful-lands.com\/what-do-goldfinches-railways-and-biodiversity-have-in-common\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">birds&nbsp;<\/a>and butterflies. This place is truly a treasure in the midst of a busy city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But, as if things couldn\u2019t get better, the Association also runs a lovely caf\u00e9. More precisely, it consists of a sunny terrace and tables in a secluded greenhouse beautifully decorated with colourful pillows, a grapevine and other plants hanging from the ceiling. As a relaxed end for a tiring workday or as a fresh start into a city-tour, this is just the perfect spot for sipping coffee and enjoying some freshly baked cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/plentiful-lands.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG_3334.jpg?fit=640%2C740&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1061\"\/><figcaption>The Friends\u2019 Associations\u2019s garden style caf\u00e9. Photos by Naomi Bosch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2026click on the above link to read the rest of the article\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Urban Gardening \u2013 The Food Revolution the future of our food system? Where does your food come from? If you live in a city, like me, you probably&nbsp;rely on farmers near&nbsp;and far to produce your food. But have you ever thought about what would happen if the&nbsp;food chain&nbsp;suddenly broke down? 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