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Community gardens turn unused urban plots into shared spaces where neighbours grow vegetables, flowers and herbs together. Beyond the fresh produce, these projects —strengthenstrengthstrengthenedstrengthening social ties among residents who might otherwise never meet. Local councils increasingly —supportsupportivesupportedsupports such initiatives with free land leases, recognising their value for both mental health and neighbourhood —cohesioncohesivecohesivelycohere.