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Social Well-being

 

  • Community gardens foster a sense of community and stewardship among members. They provide a place for diverse groups of people come together, interact, and share cultural traditions.
     

  • There are endless learning opportunities in the garden. People of all ages can acquire and share skills and knowledge related to gardening, cooking, nutrition, health, culture, etc.
     

  • Community gardens are the perfect place for families and children of all ages to spend quality time together. They provide a wonderful environment for exploring gardening, nature, and community.​
     

  • Community gardens improve the quality of life of those involved by stimulating neighborhood and community development

Physical Well-being

  • Community gardens enable people from all walks of life to grow high quality, nutritious fruits and vegetables for themselves, their families, and their communities. 
     

  • Research indicates that community gardeners eat more fruit and vegetables than non-gardening families.
     

  • Gardening requires physical activites and helps improve the overall physical health of the gardener. 
     

  • Gardens increase biodiversity, reduce runoff from rain, recycle organic materials, and reduce fossil feul use from long-distance food transport.

    Remember whats good for the earth is good for us!

A community garden means many things to many people. For some, it's a place to grow food and herbs in the company of friends and neighbors. For others, it's a place to reconnect with nature or get physical exercise. 

 

The purpose of community gardens in Oskaloosa is to improve the quality of life of those in the community. Community gardens encourage social interaction, teach families to produce nutritious food, reduce family food budgets, and create opportunities for leisure, exercise, stress relief, and education.

 

Regardless of why you choose to take part in a community garden, the activity comes with many rewards.

Community Gardening

Emotional and
Mental Well-being

 

  • Community gardens offer members an opportunity to reconnect with nature. Interacting with plants and nature reduces stress and increases gardeners' sense of wellness and belonging. 
     

  • Gardening provides a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment for everyone involved.
     

  • Tending to and harvesting a garden plot gives a wonderful sense of purpose to the gardener.
     

  • Growing one's own food, encourages self-reliance, and is an ability to take pride in. 
     

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