Urban Farm DB
Research catalogue
Database research record2008·Canada

Introduction: Localising the Global

Ronald Labonté, Glenn Laverack

Palgrave Macmillan UK eBooks

Urban Farm DB summary

In a Canadian city, a group of single mothers living in poverty started a community garden. This garden was primarily about creating capacity and empowering experiences, such as successfully negotiating with authorities, rather than just food production. For some, it served as a tool for political activism, while for others, it provided a sense of control and coherence through gardening.