Urban Gardening

6 articles

A diverse group of people actively gardening together in a lush urban community garden, surrounded by city buildings and bathed in sunlight.

Neighborhoods

How to Start a Community Garden in Urban Areas

Between 2012 and 2018, the number of community gardens in the 100 largest U.

Derek Molina·June 17, 2026

Chicago neighborhood street with native plants, some tall and others trimmed low near the sidewalk, illustrating new city regulations.

Community

Chicago Council Approves Native Plant Rules, 10-Inch Limit Near Sidewalks

Chicago's new native plant rule has everyone talking!

Hannah Pierce·May 21, 2026

Diverse group of people of all ages working together happily in a vibrant, sunny community garden in a city.

Neighborhoods

How to Start and Manage a Community Garden in 2026

Community gardeners report significantly higher levels of subjective well-being compared to those who tend individual home gardens, suggesting a unique boost to happiness.

Derek Molina·May 14, 2026

Diverse group of people tending to plants and harvesting fresh produce in a lush urban community garden, with city buildings in the background.

Neighborhoods

What Are the Benefits and Challenges of Urban Community Gardens?

While often seen as simple plots of land, urban community gardens are quietly transforming diets and social bonds across neighborhoods.

Derek Molina·May 12, 2026

A diverse group of people tending to a lush community garden in a bustling city, showcasing urban farming and community engagement.

Neighborhoods

What are the benefits of community gardens in urban spaces?

In Quezon City, Philippines, over 4,000 urban farmers have been trained as the city transformed unused land into more than 300 gardens and 10 farms, according to Grist .

Aaron Blake·May 6, 2026

Diverse group of people happily gardening together in a vibrant urban community garden with city skyscrapers in the background.

Neighborhoods

What Are the Benefits of Community Gardens for Urban Areas?

Community gardeners consume fruits and vegetables 5.

Derek Molina·May 3, 2026