Wangari Maathai is one of my heroes. In 2013 I was able to visit Kenya and plant trees with local children who live a few hours north of Nairobi. If I were to start an urban garden, I would name it after Wangari Maathai. Please visit the links to learn more about Wangari Maathai and her Nobel Prize winning work. Disclaimer: This website is for learning purposes only, and not meant to provide any true information about an urban garden.