Community gardens are a great way to start something wonderful within your community. It gets people involved all while encouraging healthier eating. It also benefits the environment. They can take a lot of work at first, but it’s fun and the benefits are endless! Here are a couple of reasons why you might consider starting a garden in your own community:
They Bring People Together
The whole point of a community garden is building community. They are a great way to meet new people and create a strong bond with others in your community. These days, we are all so busy (and in some ways isolated because of the rise in technology) that we don’t take time to get to know our neighbors and people around town. Community gardens are a great way to fix this issue and to help people relax.
They Promote a Healthy Lifestyle
Community gardens encourage people to eat healthier and to get out in nature more. They encourage people to make the decision to use fresh ingredients and eat healthier without costing them an arm and a leg. It also increases physical activity and can be a very calming practice. They can also teach young people the importance of eating healthy by getting them involved and excited to participate.
It’s Good For the Environment
It’s a bit of a no brainer that community gardens can benefit the environment, but how? They help improve air and soil quality and reduce air pollution. Community gardens are also a great habitat for pollinators! 🐝 They also encourage composting which helps cut down on organic waste. And last but not least, they help to reduce the amount of runoff rainwater into rivers and lakes, keeping pollutants out.
So lets recap, you get to meet awesome people, grow delicious fruits and veggies, and most importantly, give back to your community and the environment! So what are you waiting for? Go out and join or create your own community garden!
Community gardens near you:
https://communitygarden.org/find-a-garden/
How to start a community garden:
https://www.moneycrashers.com/start-community-garden-benefits/
https://communitygarden.org/resources/
Colleges around the United States are starting their own community gardens and so can you:
https://www.care2.com/greenliving/creating-campus-gardens.html
http://nationswell.com/colleges-getting-green/