A unique project called Swale is bringing an “edible forest” to New York City on an 80-foot barge.
This floating garden offers free fruits and vegetables to residents, making fresh produce accessible to everyone.
Swale’s barge will travel around NYC, stopping at different docks throughout the summer.
Visitors can board the barge and pick fresh produce, from apples to yams, straight from the source.
The barge grows over 80 species of trees, plants, and herbs, showcasing the potential of urban gardening.
This innovative initiative helps address food deserts in the city, where access to fresh, healthy food is limited.
It’s also partially an …