Guerilla gardening isn't a new technique, it is the way that it is used as a concept and translated into physicality that makes it beautiful. Living in a rural area, and a village that is all about 'green', guerrilla gardening is a concept that I have grown up appreciating.
My Dad and I are part of the village collective allotment- a scheme that was set up a few years ago in order to create collaboration and interaction between the village. We have our own large plot, and grow all of our own produce, which I love love love doing. And being a creative body, I have in fact planted flowers into old boots, teapots and other odd items (alike to those pictured below).
Anyway, guerrilla gardening is a lovely, and easy concept that could be done by anybody, especially on a budget. If everybody in Manchester used this concept, it could instantly bring life and beauty to the city.
http://www.annagarforth.co.uk/work/grow.html