Community garden
noun
a piece of land cultivated by members of a community, esp. in an urban area
Examples
A community garden encourages an urban community’s food security, allowing citizens to grow their own food or donate what they have grown.
a piece of land gardened by a cooperative group of people living in the area
Examples
Most community gardens are open to the public and provide green space in urban areas, along with opportunities for social gatherings, beautification, education, and recreation.
Word Origin
1899
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