The concept of a community garden, while currently a trend, is not new. For thousands of years, humans have worked together to grow and hunt for the foods they required for survival. The concept remains simple from the Indigenous tribes who stretched across the Americas, from Canada to Argentina, to villages that pooled land resources in feudal Europe and Asia, to the … [Read more...] about Community Garden Projects: A Useful Guide to Starting One in Your Area
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Ask These 4 Questions Before You Start an Urban Garden
Living in the middle of a bustling city is not a reason for you to let go of your dreams to own a splendid garden. Gardening enhances the aesthetic of any property. Plants and flowers add color, texture, and appeal to rather dull spaces. However, aesthetics is not the only reason people build gardens. You can also start an urban garden to grow your own food. While urban … [Read more...] about Ask These 4 Questions Before You Start an Urban Garden
How to Plant an Urban Garden
Living in an urban environment doesn’t mean you have to give up gardening. It just takes a little bit of knowledge and planning to create a garden in what little space you have. If you can find a place for your plants, you can grow them. Designate a Location Urban dwellers are limited when it comes to growing plants. Depending on the location of your home or flat, … [Read more...] about How to Plant an Urban Garden
Growing Pains: Facing The Challenges of Urban Gardening
Growing numbers of people are now becoming convinced of the importance of eating locally-grown food. After all, most of the world's populations live in cities. So it is no coincidence that interest in urban gardening is growing in popularity. In cities around the world, people are becoming enamored with the idea that they can grow their own food, increase their food security … [Read more...] about Growing Pains: Facing The Challenges of Urban Gardening
