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 If there are no trees on the sidewalk, plant some trees. A tall bamboo stake, a $3 bag of mulch, and maybe even a 1-2 foot tall wire fence to keep the mulch in place, is oftentimes all it takes to guarantee the long-term survival of a tree planted next to a sidewalk. Most people will just assume someone from the city came by and planted it there, and leave it alone. A successful tree planting will provide shade to pedestrians and parked cars, which is something everyone in your neighborhood will enjoy for years to come. If there are already trees, plant some smaller plants around the trees. If there are overhead power lines, make sure to keep the tree pruned from time to time, or someone else will prune it in a way you might not like. If there are no trees on the sidewalk, plant some trees. A tall bamboo stake, a $3 bag of mulch, and maybe even a 1-2 foot tall wire fence to keep the mulch in place, is oftentimes all it takes to guarantee the long-term survival of a tree planted next to a sidewalk. Most people will just assume someone from the city came by and planted it there, and leave it alone. A successful tree planting will provide shade to pedestrians and parked cars, which is something everyone in your neighborhood will enjoy for years to come. If there are already trees, plant some smaller plants around the trees. If there are overhead power lines, make sure to keep the tree pruned from time to time, or someone else will prune it in a way you might not like.
  
-For some sidewalk gardens, you may have to resort to **raised bed technology** to not only keep things looking clean and professional, but also to keep people and dogs from walking through your plants. A **corrugated steel water trough** (like the kind that farms use for livestock) makes for a great raised bed container, but you can also make your own raised beds with **deck screws and pressure treated 2x12 boards**, or even the slats from **discarded wooden pallets**. Raised beds are also a great way to expand the overall area you have to work with, as you can place them over rocks and pavement.+For some sidewalk gardens, you may have to resort to **raised bed technology** to not only keep things looking clean and professional, but also to keep people and dogs from walking through your plants. A **corrugated steel water trough** //(like the kind that farms use for livestock)// makes for a great raised bed container, but you can also make your own raised beds with **deck screws and pressure treated 2x12 boards**, or even the slats from **discarded wooden pallets**. Raised beds are also a great way to expand the overall area you have to work with, as you can place them over rocks and pavement.
  
 You can fasten your beds to the ground with stakes or concrete anchors, preventing them from "drifting" over time into the road or across the sidewalk and becoming a public safety issue. Make sure to leave plenty of access points between the curb and the sidewalk so people can still get to their cars. If you do not, people will start walking through your beds, and the city may even bring the hammer down and have the beds removed. You can fasten your beds to the ground with stakes or concrete anchors, preventing them from "drifting" over time into the road or across the sidewalk and becoming a public safety issue. Make sure to leave plenty of access points between the curb and the sidewalk so people can still get to their cars. If you do not, people will start walking through your beds, and the city may even bring the hammer down and have the beds removed.
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 **Seed bombs** (or [[wp>Seed ball|seed balls]]) are an ancient agricultural technique, reintroduced to the modern world by natural farming guru [[wp>Masanobu Fukuoka]]. These balls, usually made of a mixture of clay, seeds & organic nutrients, provide a protective environment for the seeds, keeping them safe from predators and the environment. Once the balls are formed and dried, they can be stored away for several years. **Seed bombs** (or [[wp>Seed ball|seed balls]]) are an ancient agricultural technique, reintroduced to the modern world by natural farming guru [[wp>Masanobu Fukuoka]]. These balls, usually made of a mixture of clay, seeds & organic nutrients, provide a protective environment for the seeds, keeping them safe from predators and the environment. Once the balls are formed and dried, they can be stored away for several years.
  
-When time comes to sow the seeds, the balls can be broken up and planted, sown whole directly into the soil, and sometimes even left to germinate on the surface of the ground. They have since been adopted by guerrilla gardeners worldwide due to their ease of use, and their ability to throw into into inaccessible areas (over fences, up hills, down into ravines, etc) - hence the name **//seed bomb//**.+When time comes to sow the seeds, the balls can be broken up and planted, sown whole directly into the soil, and sometimes even left to germinate on the surface of the ground. They have since been adopted by guerrilla gardeners worldwide due to their ease of use, and their ability to be thrown like hand grenades into inaccessible areas //(over fences, up hills, down into ravines, etc)// - hence the name **//seed bomb//**.
  
 There are [[https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-make-seed-bomb|many guides]] on [[https://www.wildflower.org/learn/how-to/make-seed-balls|the internet]] for [[https://thecottagepeach.com/blog/make-your-own-seed-balls-for-earth-day-a-fun-and-easy-way-to-plant-wildflowers|making your own]] seed bombs. There are [[https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/actions/how-make-seed-bomb|many guides]] on [[https://www.wildflower.org/learn/how-to/make-seed-balls|the internet]] for [[https://thecottagepeach.com/blog/make-your-own-seed-balls-for-earth-day-a-fun-and-easy-way-to-plant-wildflowers|making your own]] seed bombs.
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 For reappropriating larger plots of neglected land, you will most likely need to organize a **community garden**. This is when you get many people together at once, to collectively garden the land, usually for organic food and medicine production. In some places, the community garden may be divided into many defined plots allocated to individual gardeners. In other places, the community garden may have everything //in commune//, or "in common." For reappropriating larger plots of neglected land, you will most likely need to organize a **community garden**. This is when you get many people together at once, to collectively garden the land, usually for organic food and medicine production. In some places, the community garden may be divided into many defined plots allocated to individual gardeners. In other places, the community garden may have everything //in commune//, or "in common."
  
-Community gardens are done for the same reason that fish swim together in schools: There is defensive strength in numbers. Whereas an individual might be arrested by digging up the empty plot behind his town's Walgreens, police might turn a blind eye if everyone in the neighborhood is there with shovels and saplings. And if someone does try to get the garden shut down anyways, the community (now already organized) can work together to make a big stink of it in the media, drawing in more allies.+Community gardens are done for the same reason that fish swim together in schools: There is defensive strength in numbers. Whereas an individual might be arrested by digging up the empty plot behind his town's Walgreens, police might turn a blind eye if everyone in the neighborhood is there with shovels and saplings. And if someone does try to get the garden shut down anyways, the community //(now already organized)// can work together to make a big stink of it in the media, drawing in more allies.
  
-A community garden might gradually fill in and expand over time. Or, it can literally happen overnight. A group of militant anarchist gardeners might scope out everything in advance, draw up plans on the land, line up supporters, and wait until everything is prepared to throw a press release party. Then they'd announce the address of the new community garden as they begin their surprise march to the location. In these cases, designated people are usually assigned the job of negotiating with the media, law enforcement, owners, etc (now that they have [[tactics:squatters-rights|Squatter's Rights]]), while the rest of the community continues to build the garden uninterrupted.+A community garden might gradually fill in and expand over time. Or, it can literally happen overnight. A group of militant anarchist gardeners might scope out everything in advance, draw up plans on the land, line up supporters, and wait until everything is prepared to throw a press release party. Then they'd announce the address of the new community garden as they begin their surprise march to the location. In these cases, designated people are usually assigned the job of negotiating with the media, law enforcement, owners, etc //(now that they have [[tactics:squatters-rights|Squatter's Rights]])//, while the rest of the community continues to build the garden uninterrupted.
  
 A community garden launch can also piggyback off of other activist events and protests. One successful example is the community garden that was installed in **Cal Anderson Park** during the establishment of the **Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone**. By the time the City of Seattle re-annexed the CHAZ later that summer, the garden was so well-established that it was allowed to remain, where it [[https://crosscut.com/briefs/2023/12/seattle-removes-black-lives-matter-garden-cal-anderson-park|survived for several years]]. A community garden launch can also piggyback off of other activist events and protests. One successful example is the community garden that was installed in **Cal Anderson Park** during the establishment of the **Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone**. By the time the City of Seattle re-annexed the CHAZ later that summer, the garden was so well-established that it was allowed to remain, where it [[https://crosscut.com/briefs/2023/12/seattle-removes-black-lives-matter-garden-cal-anderson-park|survived for several years]].
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 > <wrap em>Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed – to you it shall be for food.</wrap> > <wrap em>Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed – to you it shall be for food.</wrap>
  
-Since guerrilla gardeners oftentimes lack the conveniences & amenities offered to mainstream farmers (consistent plot access, regular watering, privacy, protective edging, etc) not all plants are suited for this type of gardening. However, not all suitable plants will grow well in every climate zone. Here are some ideas to get started with:+Since guerrilla gardeners oftentimes lack the conveniences & amenities offered to mainstream farmers //(consistent plot access, regular watering, privacy, protective edging, etc)// not all plants are suited for this type of gardening. However, not all suitable plants will grow well in every climate zone. Here are some ideas to get started with:
  
 ==== Edible & Medicinal Plants ==== ==== Edible & Medicinal Plants ====
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 In colder regions, this is trickier. Many of the aforementioned plants that grow as perennials in the southern US and Mexico, for example, become annuals in the northern states and Canada. They will still grow, but expect to be reseeding your plots in the spring if you live in New England or Minnesota. You will have to do some research on this for your specific state/country. Figure out what your climate zone is, and then start Googling for things like "//what vegetables grow in zone **x**//?" Many herbs, like mint and dill, are known to come back the next spring after a long snowy winter in some places. Hardy bushes & vines like certain species of blueberries, huckleberries, grapes and blackberries, will also survive harsh winters. Of course, if you live in a warmer region, most of these things will grow well in your area too. In colder regions, this is trickier. Many of the aforementioned plants that grow as perennials in the southern US and Mexico, for example, become annuals in the northern states and Canada. They will still grow, but expect to be reseeding your plots in the spring if you live in New England or Minnesota. You will have to do some research on this for your specific state/country. Figure out what your climate zone is, and then start Googling for things like "//what vegetables grow in zone **x**//?" Many herbs, like mint and dill, are known to come back the next spring after a long snowy winter in some places. Hardy bushes & vines like certain species of blueberries, huckleberries, grapes and blackberries, will also survive harsh winters. Of course, if you live in a warmer region, most of these things will grow well in your area too.
  
-In either case, you will want to establish fruit trees alongside your perennials, as they will provide a steady source of food for many years, while you experiment with more fragile crops underneath. In warmer climates, this means things like citrus trees, bananas/plantains (technically a plant), papaya, star fruits, and other tropical fruit trees. In colder climates, you will have an easier time with things like apples, pears, peaches, sugar maple, and cherry trees.+In either case, you will want to establish fruit trees alongside your perennials, as they will provide a steady source of food for many years, while you experiment with more fragile crops underneath. In warmer climates, this means things like citrus trees, bananas/plantains //(technically a plant)//, papaya, star fruits, and other tropical fruit trees. In colder climates, you will have an easier time with things like apples, pears, peaches, sugar maple, and cherry trees.
  
 [[https://www.gardenary.com/blog/which-herbs-are-perennials|Perennial herbs]] also make great seedage for permanent gardens, and will season your food for years to come. Things like onions will grow pretty much everywhere too, as long as you have the right cultivar for your climate. [[https://www.gardenary.com/blog/which-herbs-are-perennials|Perennial herbs]] also make great seedage for permanent gardens, and will season your food for years to come. Things like onions will grow pretty much everywhere too, as long as you have the right cultivar for your climate.
  
-Some things you cannot find in perennial form, and this cannot be avoided. Most of the best salad greens will be annuals (though perennial spinach does exist), and many other vegetables will be as well. Establish your plants that come back every year first, and then fill in the gaps with your annuals after.+Some things you cannot find in perennial form, and this cannot be avoided. Most of the best salad greens will be annuals //(though perennial spinach does exist)//, and many other vegetables will be as well. Establish your plants that come back every year first, and then fill in the gaps with your annuals after.
  
 ==== Decorative Plants ==== ==== Decorative Plants ====
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 The first, is for **food**. If you cannot be around the lot to maintain the garden, or if you're extremely lazy, it may be worth planting [[wp>Armenian blackberry]] or [[wp>Egyptian walking onion]]. There is great peace of mind in knowing that, if the global food supply chain fails, you still have quality blackberry & onion plants stashed away somewhere: Specifically, blackberry & onion cultivars that will survive irregular watering and environmental catastrophes while vigorously out-competing local weeds. The first, is for **food**. If you cannot be around the lot to maintain the garden, or if you're extremely lazy, it may be worth planting [[wp>Armenian blackberry]] or [[wp>Egyptian walking onion]]. There is great peace of mind in knowing that, if the global food supply chain fails, you still have quality blackberry & onion plants stashed away somewhere: Specifically, blackberry & onion cultivars that will survive irregular watering and environmental catastrophes while vigorously out-competing local weeds.
  
-The other exception, is for **War**. We have heard cases of militants planting creeping bamboo in cities, specifically because it destroys roads & building foundations. And while some vines that climb the sides of buildings are harmless, other similar-looking vines will literally rip the wall apart over time. Sometimes, agents of foreign militaries will secretly plant kudzu for the explicit purpose of smothering more of the target nation's natural resources. One Anon regaled us with the story of how she intentionally planted perennials her neighbor was allergic to, and which also produced a lot of pollen. There are all sorts of ways that invasive plants can be used for War.+The other exception, is for **War**. We have heard cases of militants planting creeping bamboo in cities, specifically because it destroys roads & building foundations. And while some vines that climb the sides of buildings are harmless, other similar-looking vines will literally rip the wall apart over time. Sometimes, agents of foreign militaries will secretly plant kudzu for the explicit purpose of smothering more of the target nation's natural resources. One Anon regaled me with the story of how she intentionally planted perennials her neighbor was allergic to, and which also produced a lot of pollen. There are all sorts of ways that invasive plants can be used for War.
  
-{{wst>dean|With just a few seeds, you can literally starve your enemy to death, and never have to fire a single bullet!}}+{{wst>enola|With just a few seeds, you can literally starve your enemy to death, and never have to fire a single bullet!}}
  
-//**Note:** The Anonymous Military Institute does not endorse the intentional spread of invasive species in any locality where it is illegal or prohibited.//+//**Note:** I do not endorse the intentional spread of invasive species in any locality where it is illegal or prohibited.//
  
 ===== Important Tips ===== ===== Important Tips =====
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   * [[https://todayshomeowner.com/lawn-garden/guides/ultimate-guide-to-guerilla-gardening/|The Ultimate Guide to Guerrilla Gardening]]   * [[https://todayshomeowner.com/lawn-garden/guides/ultimate-guide-to-guerilla-gardening/|The Ultimate Guide to Guerrilla Gardening]]
   * [[https://communitylaw.org/urbanagriculturelawproject/common-law/urbanagriculturelawproject-guerrilla-gardening-trespass/|Legal Considerations at CommunityLaw.org]]   * [[https://communitylaw.org/urbanagriculturelawproject/common-law/urbanagriculturelawproject-guerrilla-gardening-trespass/|Legal Considerations at CommunityLaw.org]]
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