Community Gardens

Lately the popularity of community gardens has been increasing because of the many benefits they provide. Positive environmental and societal aspects exist with the creation of community gardens. Community gardens can contain only flowers and other plants that are to only look at, but then some community gardens also provide fresh foods. When food is grown locally, less greenhouse gas emissions are put into the environment from state to state food transport. More environmental benefits include reducing the effects of climate change and the restoration of natural areas after so many have been torn down. Also, as of May 2013, U.S. Department of Agricultural statistics have shown that around 15 percent of the world’s food is now grown in urban areas. Societal benefits are also an effect of community gardens. Some believe that community gardens reduce isolation within communities to create more social environments and support community involvement. These forms of gardens are also very educational because they contain a variety of wildlife and plant species, as wells as being an interesting and fun place to spend time.