That is so cool! I read recently about one of the biggest markers of economic privilege is living in a neighborhood with a lot of trees, and how the trees make the neighborhood not just more appealing but COOLER in the summer. And then I think about the different neighborhoods in my city and how there are so few trees in the poorer areas. It would be great to get trees planted there. It's worth pondering for sure.
Very cool. We have a street tree in front of our house - some kind of ornamental plum that flowers but doesn’t fruit. I feel very fond of it. A random neighbor put succulents around the trunk too which helps with water retention.
"trees provide crucial habitat for our sociopathic squirrels." this is the content I'm here for. loving your substack.
Agree!
Thank you both <3
That is so cool! I read recently about one of the biggest markers of economic privilege is living in a neighborhood with a lot of trees, and how the trees make the neighborhood not just more appealing but COOLER in the summer. And then I think about the different neighborhoods in my city and how there are so few trees in the poorer areas. It would be great to get trees planted there. It's worth pondering for sure.
Very cool. We have a street tree in front of our house - some kind of ornamental plum that flowers but doesn’t fruit. I feel very fond of it. A random neighbor put succulents around the trunk too which helps with water retention.
Love to see guerrilla gardening ask for forgiveness rather than permission!