Draft:Guerilla Gardening Narrm
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Comment: See WP:COI. None of the sources mention the organisation by this name. It appears to be a misspelling.It's unclear what is meant by "so-called Melbourne" or italicised Brisbane. Use links for context, and don't try and use Wikipedia to Right great wrongs.External links should also be removed or converted to inline citations where appropriate.Also, this is meant to be an encyclopedia article, not a place to copy entire chunks from the organisation's website. What do independent third parties say about it? Greenman (talk) 09:41, 13 January 2025 (UTC)
Guerilla Gardening Narrm is a collective actively promoting growing local food and reclaiming the commons via Guerilla gardening across Woiwurrung country of so-called Melbourne.
History
[edit]Guerilla Gardening Narrm was established in late 2023 and established its first garden called the "Radicle Roots Commons" on 16/12/2023. The garden was initially called the Radicle Roots community garden and changed names in December 2024 to the "Radicle Roots Commons" to better reflect the intentions and alignment with other Commons projects.
Guerilla Gardening Narrm was inspired by a similar collective in Kurilpa and Meanjin / "Brisbane" called "Growing Forward Kurilpa[1]".
Council support
[edit]A Motion to "Save De Chene Reserve Community Garden" was put forward at a Merri-bek City Council meeting on Wednesday the 14th of February[2].
The council passed the following unanimously:
That Council:
1. Reiterates its support for community-led community gardens.
2. Congratulates Guerrilla Gardening Naarm on the establishment of the garden at De Chene Reserve and notes that officers are supporting the group to establish the garden safely and sustainably. 3. Requests officers to update the Community Garden Guidelines in 2024 to streamline the process and make it easier for community groups to seek approvals for future community gardens.
4. Investigates the feasibility of installing a tap nearby to support watering of the community garden.[3]
Values
[edit]The collective has a set of values outlined on their website:
This is a commons project.
Always was, always is, always will be. Anywhere we create gardens on this continent, we must acknowledge we are growing food on stolen land. For thousands of years prior to colonisation these lands have been deeply connected to, cared for and cultivated. For 250 years there has been ongoing connection and fierce resistance to colonialism and capitalisms disastrous destruction of local food systems and the enclosing of common land. We are on the stolen lands of the Wurrundjeri, Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin nations. We pay our deepest respects to all knowledge holders in First Nation’s communities, Elders and spirits of the waterways, skies, plants, animals and the land.
Food should be free. We resist the commodification of food systems and dream of a world in which everyone’s basic needs are met no matter what. Our gardens have no membership fees, no leases, no plot fees. The food is not for sale, it is free to take and this garden is 100% volunteer run.
The commodification and costs of food as a basic need has been weaponsied by capitalism and states. Food prices are arbitrary numbers manipulated by market capitalism to bring profit to big business giants like woolworths whilst ripping off farmers, distribution workers and consumers. We reject these systems of oppression and are working towards a world where food is local and accessible.
No bosses – non hierarchical and community led. We believe that we can work as a community to address our own needs. We use consensus to make decisions. Hierarchical decision making lacks consent. We know consent for decisions makes us stronger, more creative and more resilient. We do not allow harmful and dominating behaviour in our organising and gardening. Additionally, no bosses means no external bosses we don’t collaborate with council, cops or corporations. We are aware of informal hierarchies developing through organsing and constantly strive to break them down. Value to the collective is not judged on people’s work contributed.
Mistakes are welcome. Gardening and grassroots organising are experiences in learning. We do not expect, nor uphold perfection. It is expected and encouraged that we will make mistakes through our time in this space. This is okay and a useful tool for learning. Experimenting in community is valuable.
Solidarity. The collective is connected to a broader network of social change and community led resistance projects. We aim to connect with and stand in solidarity with direct action and mutual aid networks on this continent and globally. We welcome invites of collaboration, support and the space is for all to use in alignment with the outlined values.
This garden belongs to all of us, we are all welcome if we all welcome each other. We oppose the existence of property and borders and any oppression and discrimination such as racism and bigotry that comes along with such.[4]
Further involvement
[edit]Guerilla Gardening Narrm have monthly meetings that are open to the community. They have an email on the website[5] and have a Instagram[6] and Facebook account.
They also have a Fundraiser[7] on their website for maintaining and developing their community guerilla gardening approaches.
See also
[edit]
- Gardening in Australia
- Guerrilla gardening
- 3cr radio interviews talking about the formation and goals of the garden.[8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Brisbane gardeners rally with pitchforks and rakes against housing development". ABC News. 2021-08-29. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ Council, Merri-bek City. "Council meeting minutes and past agendas". Merri-bek City Council. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ Merri-bek City Council (2024-02-14). Council Meeting - 14 February 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-10 – via YouTube.
- ^ "values | Radicle Roots". Retrieved 2025-01-11.
- ^ "Radicle Roots | Healthy food for all! Reclaim the commons!". Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ "Guerilla Gardening Naarm (Melbourne)". Chuffed. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ "Guerilla Gardening Naarm and the Radicle Roots garden Part 1". 3CR Community Radio. 2024-07-10. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ "Guerilla Gardening Naarm and the Radicle Roots garden Part 2". 3CR Community Radio. 2024-07-14. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
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