Using scions from fruit bearing varietals, the grafters create food in public right-of-ways
Modifying trees is easy and uses minimal tools
The final result: juicy pears for passers-by to pluck
Every tree that was grafted has its own caretaker who does check-ups. This caretaker makes sure each tree receives all needed care. The Guerrilla Grafters take full responsibility to ensure that over time, delicious, nutritious fruit will grow that can be harvested safely and freely.
The Guerrilla Grafters are not welcomed by everyone. Most trees in cities don’t grow fruit for a reason. They are carefully cultivated by urban foresters that make sure the trees remain healthy and fruit-free — city authorities consider fruit growing trees to be unwanted because they are seen to be creating a mess that might attracts animals and pests. That doesn’t keep the movement from spreading further across the world, inspiring local guerrilla grafters from Asia to South America.