Urban Gardening and Community Transformation

What is a food desert?

• A fictional concept used in environmental studies.

• A desert that has been converted into a fertile land through irrigation.

• A biome characterized by its dry conditions and sparse vegetation.

• An urban area with limited access to affordable and nutritious food.

How far did the speaker travel to buy an apple free from pesticides?

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

What was the initial reaction of the city to the speaker's garden?

• They immediately endorsed his project.

• They issued a citation that could turn into a warrant.

• They offered him a grant to expand his garden.

• They ignored his efforts completely.

What role did the L.A. Times play in the speaker's gardening project?

• They published a negative article about it.

• They criticized the city's response to the garden.

• They helped to raise funds for the garden.

• They wrote a supportive story that gained public attention.

What was the outcome of the Change.org petition?

• It successfully helped to save the garden.

• It failed to meet its signature goal.

• It had no significant impact.

• It was removed by Change.org for policy violations.

According to the speaker, what is the impact of gardening on children?

• It is generally seen as a punishment.

• It is therapeutic and can change their perspective on food.

• It makes them dislike vegetables.

• It has no noticeable effect.

What does the speaker mean by 'gangsta gardeners'?

• Gardeners who use aggressive techniques.

• People who transform their communities through gardening.

• Gardeners who focus on growing exotic plants.

• Individuals who garden at night.

What is the speaker's ultimate goal for his gardening initiatives?

• To establish a block of community gardens and healthy cafes.

• To replace all urban areas with green spaces.

• To create a nationwide chain of organic supermarkets.

• To become the mayor of Los Angeles.