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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:
  
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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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