Garden on the Verge

<p>Resident-planted native verge gardens supporting council street trees is the fastest cheapest most doable way to increase shade and biodiversity.</p><p></p><p>Drawing on practical experience and wide research this new approach enables councils and residents to work together to make it happen.</p><p></p><p>Gayle Dallaston started her verge garden in 2017. Over the years she studied what works what doesn't why people give up why disputes happen and why some people never start.</p><p></p><p>You'll learn how to navigate the different views of the many diverse users of this space.</p><p></p><p>You'll build productive relationships and networks to make a difference in your community.</p><p></p><p>Your verge garden will be a living example of a nature-based solution to mitigate the effects of urban heat and climate change.</p><p></p><p>When we collaborate everyone wins:</p><ul><li>Council street trees thrive</li><li>Residents have native gardens instead of mowing</li><li>Natural biodiversity gets a much-needed boost</li></ul><p></p><p>Local action creates the hope and optimism needed to do more. This strategic framework makes it scalable.</p><p></p><p>This book will help you avoid the pitfalls and give you the confidence to start.</p>