{"id":9359,"date":"2021-09-08T11:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T09:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resoilfoundation.org\/?p=9359"},"modified":"2021-09-03T22:17:50","modified_gmt":"2021-09-03T20:17:50","slug":"gardening-covid-urban-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resoilfoundation.org\/en\/agricultural-industry\/gardening-covid-urban-agriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"California shows golden rules for urban agriculture and sustainable gardening"},"content":{"rendered":"

Urban gardening is experiencing a growing popularity since 2020. It’s a relaxing hobby and a great opportunity to preserve food security. Managing urban gardens, however, requires attention to reduce waste and take care of soil<\/h2>\n

by Matteo Cavallito<\/p>\n

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Gardening it’ s a hobby and a passion. But it’ also a best practice that can provide “us with organic, nutritious food and reduce our reliance on industrial agriculture”, according to Kaitlyn Kalua<\/a>, Policy Manager at the California Coastkeeper Alliance (CCKA), an environmental organization founded in 1999. It’s a meaningful message, especially today while popularity is growing and climate challenges remain. In a world shaped by pandemic<\/strong> and climate emergency, caring for personal green spaces is no longer a simple recreational issue. From the backyard to the balcony, gardening<\/strong> – especially in urban spaces – is almost a way of life. With many remarkable implications.<\/p>\n

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Madrid launches its Urban Forest: a 75 km green ring<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n