How would you finger if your city manager , selectperson , or whatever it is that governs your hometown asked you to help yourself to some pelf   spring up on a vacant commercial-grade lot ? The residents of   Tomorden , England were given that luxury not long ago when   a group of township luminaries came up with a briliiant architectural plan to plant up unsused and empty public spaces with edible plants ,   which are thereafter   up for grab by any passerby .   Interesting concept , correct ?   I ’ll barricade blogging and get you heed to Pam Warhurst , cobalt - beginner of the Incredible eatable programme in Todmorden . She eloquently explain the project in the video recording below , courtesy of the wonderful TED political platform .

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