Sidewalk gardens feed the hungry Posted by Anita Froneman on 16 July 2020 In a time where many vulnerable communities face hunger due to job loss, generous South Africans rise to the challenge by planting vegetable gardens that are free to use for those in need. A public garden is an easy way to help those in need. NGO Ikhala Trust recently shared a picture of a public garden on a Johannesburg resident’s sidewalk. ‘This is a public garden for community to harvest. Lets use the space we have to feed each other,’ Ikhala posted. A pavement garden in Melville, Koppies. This is a public garden for community to harvest. Lets use the space we have to feed each other. #usewhatyouhave #startwhereyouare #eachonefeedone #ABCD Posted by Ikhala Trust on Wednesday, 8 July 2020 Residents can set up any edible plants in their sidewalk garden, tend to them and watch them flourish. The reward will be when the fruits and vegetables are harvested by others, knowing you have fed someone. The concept works on the basis of anonymity, meaning the planter and the harvester don’t have to meet as a means to protect the dignity of those needing the food. Many others are joining in with what seems to have become a trend, according to Good Things Guy. There is even a Facebook group for those wanting to start something similar or give advice to others. To start your own public garden, simply prepare a space on your property that is accessible to the public and make a clear sign saying the produce is free for the taking. Make sure to plant seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as water wise plants for those living in areas with water restrictions. Image credit: Unsplash Related Posts Five more Cape wine farms attain WWF Conservation Champion status 24 May 2022 Five more wine farms have been welcomed into the WWF's prestigious Conservation Champion programme, joining... read more How you can help save the bees this World Bee Day 20 May 2022 Fascinating, fuzzy and in a lot of trouble. There is increasing concern for bees and... read more New pack of African wild dogs released into Mabula Game Reserve 18 May 2022 Mabula Private Game Reserve celebrated the arrival of a new African wild dog into the... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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