There's something beautifully rebellious about planting without permission. Guerrilla gardening speaks to both the urgency and the practicality of restoring green space, especially in places where bureaucracy, neglect, or indifference have left the land bare. I love the concept because it's direct, hands-on, and deeply empowering. You don't need a grant, a title, or a committee. You just need seeds, soil, and a sense of purpose.

Different Priorities, Same Planet

People have different priorities, and that's okay. Not everyone sees a patch of dirt and thinks "opportunity". But that doesn't mean it shouldn't be done. If we wait for consensus or official approval, we risk losing the chance to act when it matters most. Guerrilla gardening isn't about defiance for defiance's sake, it's about quietly reclaiming space for life, beauty & biodiversity.

Know Your Neighbourhood

Before you plant, learn. Get to know the trees, shrubs & grasses that belong to your area. Understand what thrives in your soil, what supports local wildlife, and what won't become a problem down the track. Native and climate-resilient species are key. The more you know your neighbourhood's ecology, the more meaningful your planting becomes.

Start Small, Grow Big

You don't need to overhaul a park or transform a verge overnight. Start with a neglected corner, a roadside strip, or a forgotten laneway. Plant something. Water it. Watch it grow. Share what you're doing. Invite others in. Guerrilla gardening is as much about community as it is about plants, it's a quiet invitation to care.

Planting with Purpose

Every tree, every shrub, every handful of mulch is a statement: that we can live with our environment, not against it. That we can restore, not just consume. That we can act, even when no one's watching. Guerrilla gardening reminds us that stewardship doesn't always need permission, it just needs commitment.