Front yard gardens are one of the most purposeful actions a home owner with a front yard can make.  Front yard gardens produce food and can be aesthetically very pleasing.  They are also a powerful social action.  They are a visible statement that can say suburbia can be a lot more than a grassy yard.  A front yard garden is a great way to meet neighbors and make friends.  People usually want to stop and chat when they see someone working in a front yard garden.

Front yard gardens are also a perfect way for neighbors to look after each other.  People out front have a view of the street and can help make the neighborhood a safer place.  All in all, front yard gardens are a core tool of change on the suburban frontier.