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When James first saw this garden in Toronto’s Esplanade, he was impressed by the smart use of space. “Instead of just having a small yard, someone made it look good. They took an old bike and made it a planter. That is just so useful,” he says. “Not everything is bad. I know that firsthand because I have lived on the street, and people reached out and I grabbed on—and I’m glad I did. Doing so has changed my life completely.”