First of all, I figured out computers and was able to find the article from last week. I really like that they did research into different cultures and how they garden. I liked the sentiment that much of what is in the latino gardens is more practical than it is a "garden". It benefits those who use the garden much more than anyone on the outside. i think that these types of things in gardens are essential to the idea of a community garden. people should be able to do whatever to their garden so that they can enjoy it the most. if they can appreciate it and really feel a par of it then something has been accomplished.

on this week's article,
I like the idea of increasing resiliance with community greening. I do feel, however that resiliance cannot be looked at so generally. If there is a tragedy, gardening may help people get through the tough times, but there are a lot of factors that affect this asside from the "overall resiliance of the city". the type of tragedy has a great effect on how people handle it. In the case of September 11, it was more of a "we can get through this, we are a strong city, nation, etc." in the case of Katrina, however, it was a natural disaster. there is no way to say "we will stand up to whoever did this to us" because there is no "who". It is possible that greening can help the affected area get through hard times, but I do believe that each situation in each different area must be looked at differently.