A collaborative study between the University of Helsinki, Natural Resources Institute Finland and Tampere University demonstrated that a one-month indoor gardening period increased the bacterial ...

Content oversight provided by Studio 1847 Operating at the intersection of growing food, improving health, and creating job opportunities, Windy City Harvest, the Chicago Botanic Garden’s urban ...

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Share on Pinterest New research suggests that gardening offers various health benefits, including a reduced risk of chronic diseases like cancer. Manu Prats/Stocksy A new study shows that people who ...

There is no set definition of “urban gardening,” although it usually refers to the use of any available green space in urban areas to grow food. The goal of urban gardening (also not set in stone) is ...

Community gardens can be a catalyst for healthier individuals, according to a study from the University of Colorado Boulder. As the first randomized and controlled trial of community gardening, the ...

It's easy to start growing in pots indoors in spring when the weather is still cool, and then move out e.g. onto the balcony when the weather warms up. Either way, you don't need much space. A ...

A randomized, controlled trial of community gardening found that those who started gardening ate more fiber and got more physical activity -- two known ways to reduce risk of cancer and chronic ...