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Inside the New Wave of Urban Gardens

Inside the New Wave of Urban Gardens

On rooftops and in disused car parks, residents are growing herbs, vegetables and flowers, and discovering neighbours along the way.

Organisers say the gardens reduce food miles, cool the surrounding streets and give young people a first taste of growing their own meals.

Waiting lists for plots now stretch to several months.

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