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NALT Full

Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
natural resources
land resources
gardens
community gardens

Preferred term

community gardens

Type

Topic

Definition

Community gardens are collaborative projects on shared open spaces where participants share in the maintenance and products of the garden, including healthful and affordable fresh fruits and vegetables.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

gardens

Related concepts

local food systems

Synonyms

neighborhood gardens

In other languages

jardines comunitarios

Spanish
huertos comunitarios

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/68415

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