Publisher's Synopsis
Living in an urban setting often brings challenges like limited outdoor space and parking issues. However, gardening doesn't have to be one of the impossibilities. Urban gardening, the act of cultivating plants within city limits, not only offers a refreshing break from the concrete surroundings but also brings about numerous benefits to the economy, the environment, and food security.
In bustling cities, urban gardeners are transforming the urban landscape in various ways. Whether it's vibrant rooftop gardens or colorful window planters, many city dwellers are embracing gardening. Urban gardening typically falls into two main categories: container gardening and rooftop gardening.
Container gardening is particularly popular among those with limited space like small patios, balconies, or even windowsills. Gardeners employ a variety of containers, ranging from buckets and raised beds to window boxes, to grow their plants. On the other hand, rooftop gardening involves converting the top of a building into a garden space by adding soil and planting beds. This method is often used to cultivate vegetables and larger plants.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, urban gardening is described as "an industry that produces, processes, and markets food and fuel, primarily catering to the daily needs of city consumers. It operates on land and water scattered throughout urban and peri-urban areas, employing intensive farming techniques. These methods involve the use and recycling of natural resources and urban waste to produce a variety of crops and livestock."
