“Ireland’s edible hedges project transforms public spaces into sources of food and dignity, promoting sustainability, community care, and food security for all.”
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Ireland has introduced edible hedges near homeless shelters and community housing sites. A gentle blend of nature, nutrition, and dignity. These living barriers are not just for privacy or beauty. They serve a deeper purpose by offering free, fresh nourishment to anyone who needs it. Planted with a mix of hearty herbs, fruing shrubs, and seasonal berries, the hedge grow along walkways and fences, often where people rest, walk, or cue. Rosemary, thyme, gooseberries, black currants, and even wild strawberries peak through the green foliage. signage encourages respectful picking, turning these small plants into a quiet lifeline. The hedges require little maintenance and grow well in Ireland’s cool, wet climate. More importantly, they offer access to food without forms, lines, or labels. Just reach out and pick. Residents of nearby shelters use them in communal cooking sessions while walkers and children grab snacks on the go. The project is part of Ireland’s wider effort to redesign public space with care and accessibility in mind. By weaving food into the landscape, the country is quietly restoring choice, health, and connection, one leaf at a time. #edible landscapes # communitynourishment # shelter
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