Urban Gardening
Urban gardens offer an escape from the concrete jungle you call home. Explore a range of urban garden and community garden opportunities, find advice for gardening newbies and discover useful techniques.
Expand All Guide SectionsStarting an Urban Garden
If you’ve shied away from all things green and growing due to your urban home base, get on ... read more »
Types of Urban Gardens
Even if you lack a yard or a lot of space, there are several ways to grow a garden in a city. The ... read more »
Composting and Rainwater Collection
Composting your food scraps and collecting rainwater are simple ways to improve the health of your ... read more »
Community Gardens
If you prefer a group setting, there are lots of ways to get involved in community gardens and support local farms.
Top Sites for Community Gardens
American Community Garden Association
helps you find a community garden where you live, and helps you get involved in gardening advocacy. Become a member to get a free subscription to Organic Gardening magazine.
Local Harvest
explains how Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) works, and has a tool to help you find a CSA farm or farmer’s market near you.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
explains how green roofs work, and their numerous private, public and social benefits. Photos depict different variations on roof gardens.
Green Roof Growers
is a dynamic Chicago-based blog that documents its heirloom vegetable roof garden in photos and how-to entries.
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