A Vegetable Grows Here

A very important petition is underway. The citizens of New York are taking action, and working to show Mayor Michael Bloomberg that an organic vegetable garden in front of City Hall would not only improve the health and wellbeing of New York's urban population, but would also set a precedent for cities around the world.

The petition reads:

To Mayor Michael Bloomberg:

We, the undersigned people of New York City,

respectfully request that a vegetable garden

be planted in front of City Hall.

This garden will represent New Yorkers' commitment to

education, public service, healthy eating, and

environmental stewardship. This garden will be tended by

NYC public school students, in collaboration with the

NYC Department of Parks & Recreation and our region's

talented gardeners and farmers. The harvest will be

donated to a nearby food pantry to feed the hungry.

This garden will represent the vision of a more sustainable,

livable City for all New Yorkers, and will contribute

to achieving the intents of PLANYC by 2030.

As New Yorkers look to the first lady for inspiration, we are showing that we are ready to take the next steps in making New York a more sustainable, healthy city.

A post in New York Time's Diner's Journal highlights key points advocating for the garden and its beneficial elements. Please read and also sign the petition to make New York City a greener place: http://peoplesgardennyc.org/petition/

I look forward to updating on the progress of this petition and the garden that will soon grow in front of New York's City Hall.