"The Wild Flower Conservation Society was born from the vital need to bring a diverse range of wildlife back to our treasured countryside spaces. When Stanmer Nurseries closed in 2018, a group of volunteers formed the Wild Flower Conservation Society." https://www.wildflowerconservationsociety.com/volunteer #ReWilding #SolarPunkSunday
#GardeningForPollinators #GardeningForWildlife #Volunteers #Volunteer #Volunteering

Taking a break to do some gardening, then I'll be back to post some #RepairCafe stories and events..

#SolarPunkSunday isn't over yet!

#Virginia - #NativePlants guide!

Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora

https://vaplantatlas.org/index.php?do=plant&plant=3281&search=Search

#PlantNativeSpecies #NativePlants #SolarPunkSunday #Rewilding #ReclaimingSpaces
#GardeningForPollinators #Gardening

@maphew

@JustRosy @breadandcircuses found by way of https://radicalroots.ca/.

"I didn't know #seedbomb was a thing until 5 minutes ago. Humans are great sometimes!"

Link to Radical Roots Seed Bomb Company:
https://radicalroots.ca/

OG post:
https://kolektiva.social/@maphew@vmst.io/114325807584456745

Unfortunately, they are no longer able to ship to Canada.

Distributing FREE #HeirloomSeeds to the public.

"Encouraging #Sustainability, #SelfReliance & #SpeciesPreservation"

Your donations & support make this possible!

"We should be able to ship to the following countries without restriction
we cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information as your country can change it's rules anytime.

"Please be sure to verify & comply with the importation rules of your country before requesting

Bahamas
Bermuda
Iceland
Norway

"Other countries will likely require at least a phytosanitary certificate to import seeds. Envelopes will be marked as having seeds in them & will likely be rejected at the border if your country is not on this list."

https://freeheirloomseeds.org/

I came across this website from one of the #GuerillaGardening articles I posted earlier. Some good stuff!

Shop Native Plants by State

"Find the perfect native plants for your region! We offer a wide selection of native flora for the 48 continental U.S. states and Washington D.C. Explore our curated collections tailored to your state's unique ecosystem. We're actively expanding our offerings nationwide, so check back often! Browse by state below and bring the beauty of native plants to your garden."

https://gardenforwildlife.com/pages/shop-native-plants-by-state

#PlantNativeSpecies #NativePlants #SolarPunkSunday #Rewilding #ReclaimingSpaces
#GardeningForPollinators #Gardening

This article includes some history of #GuerillaGardening -- including that of #JohnnyAppleseed (who was a real person)!

The Ultimate Guide To Guerrilla Gardening

by Elisabeth Beauchamp, April 10, 2025

"If you’ve ever seen wildflowers sprouting out of cracks in an abandoned parking lot, you might’ve witnessed the results of guerrilla gardening. Guerrilla gardening is a planting technique used by gardeners around the world to fulfill various intentions. No matter what, it involves growing plants or crops on land owned by someone else.

"It can be used as a political statement or simply to fulfill the desire to beautify one’s neighborhood. Guerrilla gardening has become a popular method of community revitalization worldwide. In fact, it might be happening right under your feet. If you’re interested in beautifying outdoor spaces in your city, keep reading to learn more..."

https://todayshomeowner.com/lawn-garden/guides/ultimate-guide-to-guerilla-gardening/

#UK - #GuerillaGardening: how you can make your local area greener without getting into trouble

Published: October 4, 2023

Excerpt: "Can you be prosecuted?

"It’s important to remember that much of the unused or abandoned land that is potentially suitable for guerilla gardening in towns and cities throughout the UK is owned by local councils. Common examples of such locations include broken pavements with missing slabs, wasteland and the central areas of roundabouts.

"Although much of this land is already open for the public to walk over, actively gardening on it would become an act of trespass.

"The law of trespass sounds scary. However, gardening on this land would be a breach of civil law rather than a crime. This means that most guerrilla gardeners are unlikely to receive a fine or a criminal record.

"Landowners do have the legal right to use 'reasonable force' to remove trespassers from their land. But, fortunately, it seems most councils have ignored guerrilla gardeners, having neither the time, money or inclination to bring legal action against them.

"Colchester Council, for example, were unable to track down the identity of the '#HumanShrub', a mysterious #EcoActivist who restored the flowers in the city’s abandoned plant containers in 2009. The shrub returned again in 2015 and sent a gift of seeds to a local councillor.

"In other areas of the UK, the work of guerilla gardeners has been cautiously welcomed by local councils. In Salford, a city in Greater Manchester, there is a formal requirement to submit an application and obtain permission to grow on vacant spots in the city. But the local authority tends not to interfere with illegal grow sites.

"There seems to be an unwritten acceptance that people can garden wherever they want, given the abundance of available space and the lack of active maintenance. This also offers the additional advantage of saving both time and money for the local council.

"You should still be careful about where you trespass though. In some areas, guerrilla gardening can lead to unwelcome attention. During the #MayDayRiots of 2000, for example, guerrilla gardeners were accused of planting #cannabis seeds in central #London’s #ParliamentSquare.

"Gardening at night may draw the wrong attention too, particularly if you are carrying gardening tools that might be misunderstood by the police as threatening weapons."

Read more:
https://theconversation.com/guerilla-gardening-how-you-can-make-your-local-area-greener-without-getting-into-trouble-213037

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/NHZyu

International Sunflower Guerrila Gardening Day 1.5.25
https://www.guerrillagardening.org/ggsunflower.html
#Gardening #ReWilding #SolarPunkSunday
#GardeningForPollinators #GardeningForWildlife #Seed #ReclaimingSpaces #Seeds #Sunflowers