{"id":66014,"date":"2024-09-25T11:06:07","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T10:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/?p=66014"},"modified":"2024-09-25T11:06:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T10:06:11","slug":"how-community-gardening-can-enrich-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/how-community-gardening-can-enrich-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"How community gardening can enrich your life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||||false|false&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there any better feeling than eating produce you\u2019ve grown yourself? As MILLIE FULLER describes, if you don\u2019t have your own space, community gardening is a great social alternative while building new skills and growing your own food, in your own neighbourhood.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being surrounded by technology makes it easy to disconnect from the outside and our social groups.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community gardening closes that gap and is a unique space for you and your neighbours to grow food.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also encourages sustainability and is an opportunity to meet new faces.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=66028\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-66028 alignleft \" src=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Community-Garden-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"359\" height=\"538\" \/><\/a>What is a community garden?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a local garden patch for people of all backgrounds to meet and grow produce.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It doesn\u2019t matter what sort of gardening experience you have, you can share and gain new tips.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll feel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpinghandshomecare.co.uk\/care-advice\/how-important-is-social-interaction-in-elderly-care\/#:~:text=The%20most%20obvious%20benefit%20of%20social%20interaction%20is%20that%20it%20prevents%20loneliness.%20As%20older%20people%20are%20more%20at%20risk%20due%20to%20bereavement%20or%20living%20alone%2C%20social%20interaction%20will%20give%20them%20a%20sense%20of%20belonging%20and%20prevent%20them%20from%20feeling%20alone.\">a sense of belonging<\/a> in these types of environments, and might even form new friendships.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find your closest community garden, do a quick online search for \u201ccommunity garden in\u201d and your location.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might also want to have a look on social media for any relevant local groups.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Websites like the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) can be useful directories.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your local council might also be able to help, as many gardens are linked to them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>An education opportunity for children <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Spend more time with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.growingkids.co.uk\/makingtimeforeachgrandchild.html\">children in your life<\/a> by getting them involved.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community gardening will teach them how food is grown and where it comes from.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s hands-on too, so you can get them involved in planting without them getting bored.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Do something for the planet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Growing your own food is great for the planet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With no need for transportation of produce, it\u2019s lowering your carbon footprint.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community gardens usually have rules against pesticides.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to compost any organic waste as this makes for much better soil quality.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll also be saving money on your food shopping bill, and the quality usually outweighs that of store-bought alternatives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Feel better outdoors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting together with your community to plant food offers a break from your day-to-day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being outdoors has also been known to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nts.org.uk\/stories\/time-spent-outdoors-improves-mental-health-and-wellbeing#:~:text=The%20research%20also%20found%20that,enhances%20their%20quality%20of%20life.\">reduce stress.<\/a> It\u2019s also great exercise that\u2019s not too rigorous.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a new hobby, consider community gardening.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s enriching and you might make new friends.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your grandchildren with you and spend more time with them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll teach them about food and its value, and even get them planting their own.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll find yourself saving money on your shopping and lowering your carbon footprint by growing your own food.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/?attachment_id=66029\"><img 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