Urban Garden - what is it?
Urban garden is a green oasis cultivated in an urban setting.
🌱 There are various types of urban gardens, e.g.:
- Container gardening: suitable for small patios, yards, or balconies. It uses diffrent containers, e.g. buckets, old tires, barrels, etc. to grow plants.
- Community gardening: utilising outdoor public or private spaces to cultivate gardens as a group.
- Green roofs: roofs designed for the aim of cultivating plants.
☀️ Benefits of urban gardens
Preventing the urban heat island
Urban areas are generally hotter than their surroundings. Plant vegetation helps to cool off the air.
Eating healthier
Fresher fruits & vegetables are consumed locally. They don't contain pesticides & supplements needed in commercial farming.
Building the community
It is a common space for all to grow their own plants & create a sense of community. It is a common ground for social gatherings for diverse groups of city inhabitans.
Relieving stress
Urban gardens are a form of leisure, they provide recreational spaces for urban dwellers. Enjoying the nature has the power to decerease stress levels.
Examples of urban gardens around the world
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Read more about the most successful initiatives in Melbourne, Shanghai, Medellin & Accra
Disclaimer: Pictures represent the cities, not the garden initiatives.
Don't know how to start?
Check this video out for some tips & tricks
Example from Toronto, Canada 🍈