"Normally in community gardens, the land is divided into individual plots. Each individual gardener is responsible for their own plot and the yielding or the production of which belongs to the individual."
Involving local communities and creating awareness about the benefits and advantages of Urban Agriculture.
Sustainable Agriculture: Understanding how to grow food in a resource-efficient, environmentally-friendly way.
Soil Health: Understanding the importance of healthy soil for optimal plant growth and how to maintain soil health.
Permaculture: A design philosophy focused on creating sustainable and self-sufficient ecosystems.
Organic Farming: A method of agricultural production without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers.
Food Justice: The concept that all people have a right to access healthy, quality food, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
Food Deserts: Areas where people lack access to affordable, healthy food options.
Community Gardens: Shared spaces where people can grow their own fruits and vegetables.
Urban Agriculture Policy: Understanding the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern urban agriculture.
Seed Saving: How to save, store and propagate seeds to ensure the availability of heirloom and heritage seeds.
Wildlife and Pollinator Habitats: Creating a welcoming habitat for insects, birds, and wildlife that can pollinate your gardens and crops.
Composting: The process of breaking down organic matter into a nutrient-rich compost that can be used as a soil amendment.
Beekeeping: Understanding the art of beekeeping and its importance in agriculture.
Aquaponics: The practice of combining hydroponics (soil-less food production) and aquaculture (raising fish or other aquatic animals) in one closed, sustainable system.
Urban foraging: Knowledge of the variety of plants that grow in urban areas that are safe to eat, along with the correct way to identify them.
Small space gardening strategies: Learning how to grow food in limited space such as roofs, and small backyards.
Community Composting: How to start and maintain community-based composting efforts.
Health and Benefits of Eating Locally: Understanding the health and environmental benefits of consuming locally-grown produce.
Community Gardens: These are communal plots of land cultivated by a group of people for growing fruits, vegetables, herbs, and other plants.
City Farms: These are farming operations set up on previously unused urban land, including parks or vacant lots.
Farmers Markets: These are physical marketplaces where farmers sell fresh produce, generally organized and operated by local governments or non-profit organizations.
Gleaning Programs: These are programs in which volunteers or organizations collect unused or surplus fresh produce from farms, gardens, or grocery stores and distribute it to those in need.
Food Banks: These entities receive and distribute large donations of food to the needy and those on low incomes.
Community Composting: This involves setting up a communal space used to collect and recycle natural organic waste.
Seed Libraries: These are libraries of seeds that people can borrow, plant, and return.
Public Education Programs: These programs involve educating the public about sustainable food production, including classes, workshops, and presentations.
Volunteer Opportunities: These are programs that provide people with the opportunity to help with urban agriculture projects by offering their time and expertise.
Food Preservation: These programs teach individuals how to preserve and store crops to reduce waste and save money.
"Around the world, community gardens exist in various forms, it can be located in the proximity of neighborhoods or on balconies and rooftops."
"Its size can vary greatly from one to another."
"Community gardens have experienced three waves of major development in North America."
"The earliest wave of community gardens development coincided with the industrial revolution and rapid urbanization process in Europe and North America; they were then called 'Jardin d'ouvrier' (or workers' garden)."
"The second wave of community garden development happened during the WWI and WWII; they were part of 'Liberty Gardens' and 'Victory Gardens' respectively."
"The most recent wave of community garden development happened in the 1970s during the OPEC crisis, results of grassroots movement in quest for available land to combat against food insecurity."
"This may be related to several issues faced by the global population in the 21st century, such as ecological crisis, climate change, and the new sanitary crisis."
"Community gardens contribute to the urban agriculture movement."
"The requests from citizens for more community gardens has been surging in recent years."
"In collective gardens the piece of land is not divided. A group of people cultivate it together and the harvest belongs to all participants."
"They were then called 'Jardin d'ouvrier' (or workers' garden)."
"They were part of 'Liberty Gardens' and 'Victory Gardens' respectively."
"The OPEC crisis, results of grassroots movement in quest for available land to combat against food insecurity."
"Each individual gardener is responsible for their own plot and the yielding or the production of which belongs to the individual."
"This may be related to several issues faced by the global population in the 21st century, such as ecological crisis, climate change, and the new sanitary crisis."
"They contribute to the urban agriculture movement."
"Around the world."
"Its size can vary greatly from one to another."
"The requests from citizens for more community gardens has been surging in recent years."