For city dwellers, spotting a flowerbed amongst a sea of concrete can seriously lift the spirits, especially for those who don’t have much outdoor space of their own. I live in a high-rise apartment and can certainly vouch for this; seeing a border of wildflowers alongside a sidewalk will always brighten my day. These cheery blooms may have been planted by the local council. But, they could also be the work of a guerrilla gardener equipped with a ‘seed bomb’ or two.
If you’re unfamiliar with the term, guerrilla gardening is all about planting things out in the big wide world (in other words, not as part of your backyard ideas). ‘Though unauthorized (and in some cases illegal), it’s driven by community spirit and a desire to improve city landscapes,’ says Anna Ohler, the owner of Bright Lane Gardens nursery.
