Guerrilla Gardening

Guerrilla Gardening

Guerrilla Gardening is the act of illegally gardening in spaces that are not technically yours to garden, to make subversive statements, protests, or as a form of direct action. The idea goes all the way back to 1973!

In other words, guerrilla gardeners take unloved or neglected land and assign it a new purpose – to make things pretty or useful. Cities are full of waste land and unused public spaces which people walk past every day without noticing. Spaces which would look a lot better if they were green!

Some guerrilla gardeners prefer to work at night when they can be more discreet. Others are activists who’ll do so in broad daylight, when everyone can see what they’re doing. Some choose to grow flowers to make places brighter. Others choose to grow fruit or vegetables (though care should be taken not to grow anything edible in places where plants might absorb toxins).

I don’t know why I haven’t posted any guerrilla gardening things on this blog yet, and I think I should change that. 

In the meantime, here are some links!

GuerrillaGardening.org

Guerrilla gardening: a report from the frontline

How to Start Guerrilla Gardening

Ron Finley: The Gangsta Gardener

What is guerrilla gardening?

“1. Always have a water bottle in your car 2. Carry an extra lighter (even if you don’t smoke) 3. Get something new where you go to eat often, not just your usual. 4. Make a budget for yourself 5. But don’t forget to give yourself some play money and always round up on how much things cost so you have money left over 6. If you’re texting someone, but nervous to send it, just click the fucking send button. You typed that shit out for a reason. 7. Stay out late, but wake up early. You’ll be glad you had all of your day. 8. If something makes you laugh until your sides hurt, write it down in the notes in your phone, you’ll want to remember that later. 9. When you’re talking to someone, and you suddenly think of something you want to say, put up a finger and wait for them to finish talking. It’ll help you remember what you wanted to say, but you won’t interrupt them. 10. Go to plenty of concerts. Especially outdoor ones. Get drunk with your friends, but not sloppy drunk. Just drunk enough to scream your favorite songs and dance without feeling embarrassed. 12. Always keep a change of clothes in your car. Including a pair of shoes. You never know. 13. Keep at least $20 cash on you at all times. Gas is usually cheaper when you pay with cash, and not everywhere you go to eat splits checks. 14. It’s okay to be sad, but try not to forget about what makes you happy. 15. Coupons are always fantastic. 16. If you think something is cute, fucking wear it. Don’t worry about what everyone else thinks. You’ll look great, I promise. 17. Sex stores are fun, even if you just want a good laugh. 18. Plan out your days off with your friends, that way you aren’t stuck around asking the “I don’t know what do you wanna do” 19. Don’t forget to remind your friends how much they mean to you. 20. If someone gives you a compliment, smile and say thank you. They wouldn’t say it, if they didn’t mean it. 21. Drink plenty of water. Not only does it keep you hydrated, but clears your skin. 22. I know you might want to be tan, but is it really worth being burnt and exposing yourself to all that skin cancer bull shit? No. Use at least SPF 15. It’s not that hard and you’ll still tan. So stop being a brat. 23. You’re allowed to be happy. Don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise. 24. Aim to be better, not bitter. 25. Some days are better than others. 26. You can never over pack. Pack what you want. You’ll be glad you have options to choose from. 27. Take those extra hours at work. It’ll be worth it when you see your paycheck. 28. Clean your fucking room and make your bed you slob. It’ll look so much nicer and you’ll feel better you did it. 29. If you have to, make the first move. It’s scary, but someone has to do it. 30. Take plenty of pictures. Of the sunset, your food, your friends, your dog, selfies. Everything. That way, later when you scroll through your camera roll, you’ll remember everything about that day, good or bad.”

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30 things I learned the year I turned twenty. (via stop-staring)

Not the usual post, but it is really good advice

(via winmyheartt)

small things to add to a hand written letter:

a teabag of your favourite tea

heart shaped note with cute drawings

stickers on the outside of the letter, and inside

handmade paper doll

small print or postcard

a sketch or a little painting or a poem

glitter or sequins or pearls or buttons

small candies or bubblegum

cut out magazine pictures or articles

folded paper, like origami

textile like small ribbons or clothing patches

coins or flat things found in a souvenir shop

pressed flower or leaf

TOP DIYS OF 2015

Hey followers! Thanks for another amazing year of crafty artsy goodness. Wishing you a happy and positive new year!

Here are the top twelve DIY tutorials of 2015:

JANUARY / Origami Candy Shaped Box Tutorial

FEBRUARY /  DIY Letter Holder

MARCH /  DIY Easy Mason Jar Luminaries

APRIL /  DIY Oatmeal Packet Flavor Ideas

MAY /  DIY Gummy Bear Popsicles with Sprite

JUNE /  DIY Bottled Nebula

JULY /  DIY Donut Apron

AUGUST /  Kitty Purse Sewing Tutorial

SEPTEMBER /  DIY Cat Tent

OCTOBER /  DIY Crystal Ball Jewelry

NOVEMBER / DIY Nebula Jars

DECEMBER / DIY Cheesecake Cookies

See you next year! Cheers!

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with 2019 just around the corner, here’s a collection of buzzfeed articles with things you can do to start your year off positively.

alternative ways to spend new year’s eve

a more or less definitive guide to showing up for friends

books for anyone who’s had a tough year

chill things to do on new year’s eve instead of going out

friendship tips that will make you say “oh shit”

how to be less judgemental 

hobbies for people who have no idea where to start

little ways to be a better long-distance friend in 2019

mood-lifting habits you can start now

people share the habit that changed their lives in 2018

people share the advice that changed their lives in 2018

tips that’ll help you be on time for everything

tiny ways to keep your long-distance friendship strong as ever

things to do alone if you ever get the chance

things to do during the week between christmas and new year’s

ways to understand yourself a tiny bit more

check out: ultimate tips masterpost

DIY Homemade Raspberry Heart Marshmallows

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