Edible Estates Coming to Baltimore

Los Angeles artist and architect Fritz Haeg would like to borrow your front lawn. Haeg is taking over one domestic front lawn at a time and replacing them with an organic, edible landscape as part of his Edible Estates art project in an attempt to completely overthrow the American institution of front lawns by creating a living exhibit that reflects his personal concerns about our environment and the effort that needs to go into protecting it. He uses all organic materials to turn an almost useless front lawn into a flourishing garden that is beneficial for the environment. The Edible Estates art project has been going on since 2005 with the first edible estate garden located in Salina, Kan.--the geographic center of the United States. Haeg's Edible Estate #6 will be located in Baltimore, to be planted April 11-13, and has been commissioned by the Contemporary Museum. If you're considering volunteering your front lawn, know that Haeg is looking for those who are passionate about the environment and are willing to maintain the garden for the remainder of their time as a resident. Haeg's criteria require a flat, pesticide-free lawn that has good sun exposure and is very visible from the street. Those interested should contact the Contemporary or e-mail info@edibleesstates.org.