Urban community gardens were first prevalent in the United States during the 1940's, where citizens of the major cities such as New York planted "victory gardens"to alleviate the struggles during wartime. In today's United States, urban community gardens are both practical and in style throughout the country. These gardens can be used as an actual food source, as fresh produce can sometimes be tough to come by in the hustle and bustle of a big city. Urban gardens on top of apartment buildings are becoming more and more popular, as it creates an ascetically pleasing view while also giving the tenant's a shared place to garden and grow fresh produce.
The urban environmental gardens also help the environment as well. By maintaining these gardens, the soil becomes enriched with minerals overtime, improving the overall well-being of the landscape. The biggest environmental advantage of the urban community gardens is environmental awareness. By having these gardens prominent in the polluted air of the urban cities, the garden will stop and make people think about the preservation of our planet. Also, in a world where thousands of trees are being cut down daily, the planet could use a little more "green" space.
