Theguardian iconTheguardianOct 17, 2026 ~1 min source read

The people who are transforming Philly’s vacant lots into green spaces

The organization We Are the Seeds began planting as part of a push to return land sovereignty to Indigenous people Xiao Hui Star kneeled on her haunches, with her hands in the dirt as she cleared a spot to plant a flowering perennial in late summer. Surrounding her was a native garden replete with golden sunflowers, be

The people who are transforming Philly’s vacant lots into green spaces

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