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Urban gardens for healthier communities
Guides and practical resources for creating urban gardens that support health, biodiversity and stronger communities.
Urban gardens for healthier communities
Urban gardens have proved effective in improving people’s physical and mental health by encouraging healthier diets, increasing physical activity and creating places where communities can come together.
Creating urban gardens also supports environmental sustainability and stronger local communities.Involving local people in planning and caring for these spaces builds a sense of belonging and shared responsibility for the environment.
Benefits of urban gardens
Improve diets and encourage physical activity.
Understand where food comes from.
Develop teamwork, perseverance and patience.
Appreciate the work of farmers.
Create green spaces and support biodiversity.
Enjoy a relaxing and creative activity.
Learning materials
The following documents have been produced to help you create and establish an urban garden:
Infographic: benefits of urban gardening and how to get started
Download: Infographic — benefits and steps for creating an urban garden
Guide: growing according to the space available
Download: Growing according to space and light
Guide: watering an urban garden
Download: Watering an urban garden
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