i think it is an enriching experience for everybody to have the possibility to participate directly in natural organic processes und to establish a more immediate relationship with nature. – even if this happens through some flowerpots or something. a next step would be to plant something you can eat later on…
all this is pretty easy and possible nearly anywhere (you’ll be surprised!).
it is also a possibility for kids to establish a connection to nature and her cycles, who usually don’t have many opportunities for this within their urban environment.
the following links might give you inspiration, support, practical help and suggestions...dig it!

naturewise.org.uk
permaculture in london 
greenguerillas.org
from nyc: ‚green guerillas uses a unique mix of education, organizing, and advocacy to help people cultivate community gardens, sustain grassroots groups and coalitions, engage youth, paint colorful murals, and address issues critical to the future of their  gardens.’ they are around for quite a while...
guerillagardening.org
a blog from london ‚for anyone who is interested in the war against the neglect of public space’
urbangardeninghelp.com
urban gardening help provides – urban gardening help...
arts4all.com/elca/
great site. ‚the city dwellers guide to fresh and healthy home-grown food’
gruenewelle.org
german website around guerilla gardening. you will find support, infos, input...
eine-andere-welt-ist-pflanzbar.de
also in english: website and documentary films on community gardening all over the world.
wurmkisten.de
bring life into your kitchen! guy from germany who builds boxes for composting indoors. he provides the earthworms, as well. great idea!  
gruentmit.de
initiative of a guy in berlin to encourage people to use public spaces around city trees and green them
bio-gaertner.de
incredibly extensive site about gardening
bienenschade.de
site of a german beekeeper. although he lives in the countryside: beekeeping is possible in cities, too! on this site you’ll get an introduction to beekeeping (in german, though…) and links to investigate further…i suggest you find out about beekeepers in your area

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