As an aesthetically pleasing addition to any area, community gardens bring people from both local and non-local regions together to enjoy a common interest. This increases community between those of different backgrounds who simply share the love of nature. Having a safe place to go to allows neighbors to meet each other, which can lead to relationships between people that will shape the persons. Since community gardens tend to be safe, they can serve as a place for youth to socialize and engage in community-building activities and learn about the environment. Special events can also be held here to bring people together such as holiday celebrations or community-organized events. Additionally, speakers can use the area to gather people to listen to them in a positive environment. Also, neighborhood organizations can be built upon the creation of a community garden, which could serve as a meeting place.
Community gardens not only please the eyes of those in the area, but also increase environmental awareness and promote sustainability. People become more appreciative of nature if the gardens become a part of their life. The gardens help to filter rainwater, which can decrease any harmful liquids from the rivers, groundwater, or lakes. Additionally, the plants in the gardens produce oxygen, which can reduce the air pollution concentration. Some gardens are maintained so that trimmings from the plants are recycled back into the soil. As a result of all of the positive effects from community gardens, they are beginning to become more popular than parks, which are more expensive to maintain.
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