13 May 2011
…and while we’re on the subject: the 350 Garden Challenge
Last year, residents of Sonoma County, California planted over 600 gardens in a single weekend. This year, Transition US and 350.org are helping their idea go national, with the 350 Home and Garden Challenge on May 14th and 15th. Though plenty of gardens are planned, participants will also be transforming homes and landscapes of all kinds—by also insulating homes, installing greywater systems, or planting native, drought-resistant plants—and hosting classes, potlucks, and neighbourhood swaps to build community. What a great initiative… perhaps we should spread it beyond the US next year? Here’s a lovely short film about it…
Shelby
15 May 5:47pm
Thanks Rob for sharing the 350 Home & Garden Challenge!! We’re so proud of all of the 1121+ actions that are taking place this weekend. While our focus has been on projects in the US, we are encouraging folks to stand up and be counted no matter where in the world they are. Registering a project is easy and if you zoom out on the map, you’ll see an event in New Zealand!
http://transitionus.org/action/350-challenge/map
Projects are big and small, from fixing a leaky faucet to digging up entire lawns and planting gardens. Here’s an inspiring video from an action yesterday:
West Pasco Habitat for Humanity Permaculture Garden
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIWJ7VV_rh0
Here’s to day 2 of the 350 Home & Garden Challenge! Looking forward to seeing lots more actions added to the map today.