Urban Gardening
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Urban Gardening
Urban gardens, also known as city gardens or urban agriculture, refer to the cultivation of plants and sometimes animals within urban areas. These gardens can take various forms and serve multiple purposes, from providing fresh produce for local communities to promoting environmental sustainability and fostering community engagement. Here are some characteristics of urban gardens and what can be considered as one:
Urban gardening and how you can 'just do your bit'
From brightening up urban areas, to litter picks and growing food for those in need, voluntary groups across Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire dedicate their time to helping communities. As we enter a new year, we look back on what some of them have achieved.
Native Gardening Chats: Urban Gardening
by California Native Plant Society 2021 YouTube
Markos Major, director of Climate Action Now!, shared his experiences transforming the urban landscape of Bay Area schools, businesses, residences and shared spaces with native plants. Pete Veilleux, owner of East Bay Wilds Native Plant Nursery, showcased an array of fabulous planted containers and his techniques for creating and cultivating them. CNPS members Ann Dalkey and Bob Hall shared their decades of experience with native gardening in big cities and Amy Patten, CNPS's Rare Plant Treasure Hunt program manager, highlighted the benefits of container gardening for people on the go.
