>> The former South Central Farm site won’t become a warehouse for at least a year, pending an environmental review. Community activists are psyched. Earlier: A Forever 21 development’s planned at the site of the former South Central Farm.

>> Clive Thompson on Why Urban Farming Isn’t Just for Foodies. “Our world faces many food-resource problems, and a massive increase in edible gardening could help solve them. The next president should throw down the gauntlet and demand Americans sow victory gardens once again.”

>> Build a Green Roof with some help from Wired. “Plants on your roof can reduce your heating and cooling bills and protect your house’s waterproofing. That’s /in addition/ to all the other good things, like cleaning air, filtering water and providing a feast for your senses. ”

Update, 4/24/09: South Central Farm documentary “The Garden” at Nuart 4/24

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