Edible City II

Edible City II: 15 Years of Urban Gardening in Estonia critically examines the explosive growth of urban gardening in Tallinn and beyond since the publication of Edible City I in 2010. While the earlier volume focused primarily on introducing international examples to popularise the field locally, this publication centres on exploring the typologies and impacts of urban gardening specific to the Estonian context. The multifaceted dimensions of urban gardening — such as environmental education, mental health, and social cohesion — are considered through a spatial-political lens. The book is structured along a continuum, ranging from the most formal manifestations of urban gardening to the most improvised ad-hoc initiatives. Along this axis of formality, the analysis addresses not only the physical form of different typologies but also their social implications for individuals, the development of place identity, and broader urban transformation.

In an era marked by increasing urban density, the imperatives of the green transition, and growing regulations of spatial practices, the nature of urban gardening has undergone significant change. This book investigates how urban gardening has evolved over the past fifteen years and what potential it holds for supporting civic engagement and participatory place-making in the future.