Street Gardens in Montreal

I recently took a trip up to Montreal to visit friends and family. While enjoying the new bixi bike program, I was stopped in my tracks by the sight of mini gardens lining the sidewalks. This made me realize that we don't need backyards or even balconies to plant small gardens, they can be planted just about anywhere there is space (fire escapes, rooftops, vacant lots, and even the small area between the sidewalk and the street as shown in the pictures).

So plant something this summer, ladies! A box of tomatoes on your fire escape, herbs on your windowsill, or flowers on your roof. I guarantee it will change your perspective on green spaces (both in NY and beyond).