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19 Mobile Gardens for Growing on the Go
Creative urban and container gardening is transforming the way we view outdoor spaces.
By Brian Clark Howard
Planting Power
Gardening is one of the fastest growing--and greenest--activities, and now you can even do it on the move. At least in theory. A growing number of artists, activists and DIY hobbyists are experimenting with mobile gardens, with the goal of transforming our urban spaces (and producing some tomatoes or pansies along the way).
Luckily, nature is resilient, and many plants don't need much to take root, just a little space, moisture, drainage and sunlight. Mobile gardening is essentially container gardening, with a few extra challenges and a dose of creativity. Read on to see what's sprouting up in unlikely places around the world.
Signs of Growth + Mobile Gardens
A group of artists recently descended on New York City with the goal of raising awareness about open space and where our food comes from. For "Signs of Growth + Mobile Gardens," Simonetta Moro, Eve Mosher and Tattfoo Tan teamed up with Eugene Lang College students to showcase mobile greenery to the public in unexpected ways. Participants were seen pushing verdant plants in strollers, on skateboards and on office chairs, while others mingled on sidewalks with flowers sprouting from backpacks or purses. Tattfoo invites others to fix up broken objects, convert to planters and spread the concept.
Wicked Delicate Truck Farm
The guys behind the King Corn and The Greening of Southie documentaries have been driving around Brooklyn with their Truck Farm--complete with jack-o-lantern in the fall. Ian Cheney, Curt Ellis and their production company Wicked Delicate hope to get people excited about fresh, healthy food.
Vespa Garden
Yael Beeri spotted this scooter garden in Tel Aviv. Who said plants can't be good copilots?
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