nature strip novelty

on my way to work, i walk past this vegie patch. the resident has used the nature strip to build this incredible garden! what a great use of earth. i wonder how melbourne would look if all residents in high density areas adopted this type of growing. the building next door to my apartment block is abandoned. i can see into the yard from my landing and it seems to be a space for rubbish and junk. i often imagine the luscious vegie patch that might grow in this area - especially considering the amount of sunlight flodding in...