The struggle for Eden: community gardens in New York City

Abstract

Introduction History of Urban Community Gardening The Frog and the Rooster: Urban Community Gardening and Community-Based Grassroots Initiatives Primavera, Father Winter, Gaia, and Other Restless Spirits: Cultural Constructions of Community The Rediscovered Amaranth: Patterns of Production, Distribution, and Consumption in Community Gardens Conclusion Appendix: Necrology Bibliography Index