Community Gardens Annotated Bibliography

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"Community Gardens." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. June 03, 2010. Accessed
July 15, 2016. http://www.cdc.gov/healthyplaces/healthtopics/healthyfood/community.htm.

In this article, the CDC reviews health benefits associated with community gardens. The primary benefit is the increased fruits and vegetables people eat when they have a garden. The community aspect of the garden is good for the social aspects of neighborhoods, and gardeners usually tend to make sure their neighbors have adequate food. A great deal of sharing of food goes on among members of community gardens. Extra food is often also donated to public food banks, which helps public health in general. Benefits …show more content…

Community gardens originally began as a way to provide land and technical assistance to unemployed workers in large cities and to teach civics and good work habits to youth. Community gardens were also important during World War I, the Great Depression, and World War II. The rebirth of community gardening in the 1970s was a response to urban abandonment, rising inflation, environmental concerns, and a desire to build connections among neighbors and expand green spaces. Community gardens are becoming more and more popular due to the many benefits: food production, income generation, recreation, education, and beautification. A new focus is being placed on rebuilding social networks and building up the infrastructure of blighted urban communities. The article is informative, but overall more superficial than other resources I have found. The goal of the site is to inform about and encourage community gardening in Missouri, and it is intended for individuals and groups who may benefit from community gardens. The site then provides additional helpful resources, links, and local connections to help actually start a community garden. Overall this article is helpful as a summary of basic history of community gardens, but not very

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