Urban Gardens
Whether it’s a balcony garden or rooftop garden, urban garden layouts can actually be quite versatile so you don’t have to live out in the country to enjoy growing your favorite plants and veggies. With our urban gardening ideas, you’ll find tips for starting an urban garden of any size. Learn how to grow urban vegetable gardens and care for your plants in the city, even in an apartment. You, too, can enjoy home grown veggies. So keep reading to find all the information you need to create fabulous urban garden layouts anywhere.
Urban Gardens
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Physical And Mental Health Benefits Of Community Gardens
Community gardening improves our lives physically, mentally and socially, while supporting healthy eating.
By Amy Grant
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Plants That Fight Crime: How Community Gardens Lower Crime Rates
The benefits of community gardening run deep, and they include a clear reduction in crime rates in urban areas.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Community Garden Types – Planning Plots With A Purpose
There are so many fabulous reasons to start a community garden. Read about different kinds and how to start.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Build Community By Starting A Garden
The many wonderful benefits of community gardening start with interacting and planning. Read tips on how to start.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How Community Gardens Benefit The Economy And Your Wallet
Learn about the diverse and important movement toward community gardening and how community gardens benefit everyone.
By Amy Grant
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What Is A No-Dig Garden Bed: How To Make A No-Till Garden
Why are no-dig or no-till garden beds so popular? Because they're better for the environment, better for your plants, and much easier on your back. Discover how to create one in your yard.
By Liz Baessler
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Indoor Farming Ideas – Tips For Farming Inside Your Home
Indoor agriculture is a growing trend. Growing food inside conserves resources and allows for year-round growth. Find ideas here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Vertical Farming How To: Starting A Vertical Farm In Your House
Starting a vertical farm at home can provide fresh veggies year-round. Click here to learn more about starting an indoor vertical farm.
By Laura Miller
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Trees For Small Spaces: Choosing The Best Trees For Urban Gardens
Trees can be a fantastic garden element. They're eye-catching and they create a real sense of texture and level. But if you have a very small space to work with, especially an urban garden, your choice of trees is somewhat limited. Get help with that here.
By Liz Baessler
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Perennials For Hell Strips: Choosing Perennial Plants For Hell Strip Planting
A hell strip is that forlorn strip between the sidewalk and the street. With a little advance planning and a careful choice of hell strip perennial plants, you can turn the hell strip into an urban oasis. Click here for examples of suitable perennials for hell strips.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How Do I Start A Garden Club: Tips On Starting A Garden Club
You love to putter about in your garden but it's even more fun when you're part of a group of passionate gardeners who unite to trade information, swap stories, and give each other a hand. Why not think about starting a garden club? Get started here.
By Teo Spengler
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Community Garden Ideas – Ideas For Garden Club Projects
Now that your garden club or community garden is up and running with an enthusiastic group of avid gardeners, what's next? If you're stumped when it comes to ideas for garden club projects, this article will help.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Community Gardening During Covid – Socially Distant Community Gardens
Community gardening during Covid is a bit different than before, so how do socially distant community gardens look today? Learn more here.
By Amy Grant
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Vines For Small Spaces: Growing Vines In The City
There are plenty of vines for small spaces, even vines that can be grown in containers. Learn how to grow vines with little to no space here.
By Amy Grant
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Vacant Lot Gardening: Tips For Planting Veggies In Vacant Lots
Using vacant spaces as gardens is by no means a new idea; in fact, it's steeped in history. Perhaps, there is a vacant lot in your neighborhood that you have often thought would be perfect for a community garden. How to garden on a vacant lot? Find out here.
By Amy Grant
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Volunteers In Community Gardens – Tips For Starting A Community Garden
Volunteering for community gardens is often the perfect match for plant enthusiasts. Some municipalities have special programs to help. This article provides more information on organizing volunteers for community gardens.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Contaminated Soil Treatment: Managing Contaminated Soil In City Gardens
Urban agriculture runs a higher risk of soil contamination. This article discusses urban gardening in potentially bad soil and managing contaminated soil in city gardens. Click here to learn more about urban soil contamination.
By Amy Grant