Well I will show you how some have chosen to combat the problem and turned it into an amazing solution. One that helps save money, increase health and potentially build community. Gardens, simple solution, yeah. During WWII they were called Victory Gardens, now they are called community gardens or just food gardens. They have begun springing up in yards, vacant lots and hopefully soon a rooftop near you.
What I love about community gardening is that the person growing the food, is out and about meeting the neighbors and friends and the kids are running around having a great time playing in the dirt or a nearby playground.
As a previous job I worked for Denver Urban Gardens (DUG), there I worked as an intern for two summers. While in the job I was greeted daily by people less fortunate having a hand in harvesting their dinner, children playing with worms and even an old man who because of his wheelchair had not been able to garden for ten years (until DUG built him a raised bed).
I know that gardens are nothing new or innovative, yet there is something awe inspiring in watching a community come together, especially because the one we fight we help build everyday driving through our daily lives.
I highly recommend checking out DUG's website: www.dug.org and in addition here is a great article from this weekends Denver Post: http://www.denverpost.com/lifestyles/ci_9544778
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