More than just a pretty place to while away an hour among the zucchini blossoms…

A new Ask IFAS publication explains why urban gardens and green spaces are essential elements of a healthy city. “Ten Benefits of Urban Gardens: Focus on Socio-Economic Crises” delves into recent research into community coping methods and adaptations to challenges, most immediately the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Research into community responses to the pandemic as well as catastrophic storms, economic recessions, and other emergencies revealed that maintaining thriving community gardens, parks, and other natural areas in cities not only improved cities’ environmental resilience, but helped citizens and communities survive and thrive in difficult times.

…urban gardens are vital for our health and the health of our communities.

Gardens in cities can boost disaster recovery, education, and human health and happiness. How? Read the publication to learn that and to discover all ten ways green spaces improve cities. A comprehensive and enticing references list will help you dig deeper into the topic. Then check out Ask IFAS to learn more about urban landscaping, and community gardens, and get more tips for strengthening communities.

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