Edible Gardens as Urban Renewal in Flint, MI

There's no coffee in the house and I'm moping about this morning.  So it was a great little perk-up to read this article in the New York Times to give me a little energy.  Flint, Michigan seems to have seen the worst of what the economy can do to a town, so it's inspirational to see people adapting to the changes and doing what they can to make their town and neighborhoods better.  Hooray for edible gardens!

Lost and Found in the Landscape

When I added these terracotta drainpipes to the front garden, my intent was to add a visual barrier from the sidewalk to my small front yard. However, they have taken on an interesting purpose: a place to showcase the random and amusing detritus that comes from living in an urban area. The "300" movie button above disappeared soon after I placed it on its pedestal, but the bent bracelet below still sparkles in the afternoon sun. Trash blows down our street regularly and much of it is, well trash. But I like the idea that sometimes there's little gifts to amuse me when I check on the progress of my blooms. Putting them on display creates a sort of discourse with my anonymous litter-bugs, but I'm still trying to figure out what I'm saying by doing it!