Korbin Dallas
28th April 2010, 09:53 AM
http://www.metro.co.uk/news/822785-the-man-who-plants-flowers-in-potholes
Guerrilla gardener Steve Wheen is transforming ugly and dangerous road potholes in London into mini spring showcases.
Cyclist Steve Wheen decided to plant cyclamen, narcissus and polyanthus in the holes after becoming fed up with the state of roads.
The 33-year-old’s green do-gooding is proving popular as his website – www.thepotholegardener.com – has had 25,000 hits in its first month.
‘I’m a mad keen gardener but I live in a small flat without a garden,’ said Mr Wheen, from Shoreditch, east London.
‘I also wanted to make a point. As a cyclist I find potholes a constant menace. I have almost come off my bike several times.
‘And the roads are in the worst state I have ever known in London because of the snow this winter.
‘I choose smaller roads or pavements with potholes and work early morning or evening so that I don’t get run over while gardening.
‘I prefer to use low plants with bright, colourful flowers in the hope that motorists will see my gardens and avoid them.’
Guerrilla gardener Steve Wheen is transforming ugly and dangerous road potholes in London into mini spring showcases.
Cyclist Steve Wheen decided to plant cyclamen, narcissus and polyanthus in the holes after becoming fed up with the state of roads.
The 33-year-old’s green do-gooding is proving popular as his website – www.thepotholegardener.com – has had 25,000 hits in its first month.
‘I’m a mad keen gardener but I live in a small flat without a garden,’ said Mr Wheen, from Shoreditch, east London.
‘I also wanted to make a point. As a cyclist I find potholes a constant menace. I have almost come off my bike several times.
‘And the roads are in the worst state I have ever known in London because of the snow this winter.
‘I choose smaller roads or pavements with potholes and work early morning or evening so that I don’t get run over while gardening.
‘I prefer to use low plants with bright, colourful flowers in the hope that motorists will see my gardens and avoid them.’