This article does not do justice to the energy Ron brings. I have been charged up by Mr Finley since I saw his Ted talk a few years ago. The man is more than awesome! He presents as an irreverent, irascible and intolerant of bureaucratic and societal nonsense. He is a man of action and good energy. I highly suggest watching his Ted talk and if you are not a fan after that, well, there's not much more I can say.
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"hell strips" are not a good place for vegetable gardens. seems likely to result in polluted vegetables, unless everyone there has been running no-exhaust electric cars. How many vegetables contain lead because gardeners don't test before planting in urban areas? http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/soils/lead-in-home-garden/
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What an inspiring story about someone taking control of their food situation. I wonder if chickens could play a role on this farm?
This is great news and what has been done to promote this urban gardening is very important for the health of a population. But you definitely don't need $500,000 properties for gardening. It is amazing what can be grown on a sunny balcony in pots and planters (tomatoes, beans, peppers for example) and it is much easier to maintain in planters. This will have a positive impact on the health of future generations and instil an appreciation for quality, accessible food.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Gardens and gardening not only supply fresh produce, not locally available, but also speak to the soul of the gardeners. As one gardens, time, stress, disappointments, disappear giving way to calm and enlightenment. Keep up the good gardening for all of us
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During WWII every home had a Victory Garden. People of all ages and socioeconomic status were involved in tending them. Once you taste vegetables from your own garden, you will not want to return to buying the cardboard substitutions from in a grocery store.
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Maybe someone should check on the value of the property before paying $500,000. It might also be interesting to see what is really owed. If I had the address I could find out. Just sayin'...
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I was wondering what the plan was for paying any taxes on it once it's been purchased.
The address and property prices are public record and certainly easy enough to access. Why not check them out? Sounds like you need a project, 'just sayin'. Right.
That would indeed be the best kind of revolution: where the poor and powerless become self-sustainable and self-determined, creating their own economy of work, good health, and cooperation, bypassing all the crap we call "reality" that really only serves to keep a minority in power and wealthy.
Good karma growing.
Good karma growing.
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You can still donate to the Gangsta Garden !
Keep this garden growing.
Keep this garden growing.
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More pictures would have been nice.
The garden sounds fantastic
The garden sounds fantastic
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Scott - Just 'google' gangsta garden in LA -- tons of wonderful pictures.
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Best of luck to you Mr. Finley.
I am betting that in next next few years charitable giving is going to be stretched paper thin as more and more budget cuts are proposed to worthy causes. I laud your efforts and sing praise to the donors who have helped you get there.
I am betting that in next next few years charitable giving is going to be stretched paper thin as more and more budget cuts are proposed to worthy causes. I laud your efforts and sing praise to the donors who have helped you get there.
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Good Luck Mr. Finley. Our hearts are with you. It is about the kids.
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I'd love to see more community gardening in urban areas. When people are connected to food they care much more about what they eat and care more about the food they buy.
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