The benefits of Fabric Community Garden
A community garden can have a variety of outcomes and benefits for the community involved
- Access to fresh, healthy food: The community garden provides access to fresh produce
- Improved community health: Eating fresh fruits and vegetables from the garden improves the health of community members, potentially reducing the risk of diet-related illnesses
- Increased physical activity: Maintaining the garden requires physical activity, which helps community members stay active and healthy.
- Community building: The community garden brings people together and fosters a sense of community. It provides a space for people to meet and interact with each other, fostering social connections.
- Education and learning: The community garden is used as a space for education and learning, teaching people about gardening, nutrition, and sustainability.
- Environmental benefits: The community garden has environmental benefits, such as reducing the amount of food that needs to be transported from farms to markets, reducing carbon emissions.
- Economic benefits: The community garden can also have economic benefits, such as reducing food costs for community members and potentially generating income through the sale of excess produce.
- Beautification and green space: the community garden improves the look and feel of the community, providing a beautiful, green space for people to enjoy.