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City Gardens

Many people assume that city life and nature do not go well together. However, in recent years, community gardens have (0) BECOME increasingly popular in urban areas. These shared spaces allow local residents to grow vegetables, flowers and herbs, even if they have no private garden of their own. For some people, the main attraction is the chance to take a (1) .......... from screens and busy streets. Others enjoy working with neighbours and feeling part of a local (2) .......... . In many cities, unused land has been turned (3) .......... productive green spaces by volunteers. As a result, areas that once looked neglected now have a more welcoming (4) .......... . Community gardens can also have practical benefits. They provide fresh food, encourage exercise and help people build (5) .......... up confidence in gardening skills. In addition, children who spend time there often develop a greater (6) .......... of where food comes from. Although these projects depend (7) .......... hard work and cooperation, many people believe they are well worth the effort. In the end, a small garden can make a big (8) .......... to a neighbourhood.