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.