Urban Community Gardens

Urban community gardens are becoming more popular in the United States. Community gardens can help provide healthy and affordable food for low-income families. Not only do the low-income families have access to food, but they also have the opportunity to lead healthier lifestyles. Some of the gardens can provide jobs, volunteer opportunities for students in the community, and the opportunity to reconnect communities.

            Community gardens can be created anywhere, allowing vacant land to be put to good use. The gardens are a great way to help underprivileged people of the community. It is an activity that everyone can help with. People of the community will need to upkeep the garden, plant the seeds, water the plants, and distribute the food.

            The concept of community gardens is not new, it is a fad that is returning. During WWII, millions of people planted “victory gardens” to help with the food shortage that the war placed on the food industry. Americans planted these gardens everywhere- empty lots, backyards, and rooftops. The movement for community gardens started up again when Michelle Obama planted a garden at the White House. You can read more about the victory gardens and the increase in popularity at this website.