What are three benefits of urban gardens?

• A. Aiding digestion and metabolism
• B. Improving mental health
• C. Strengthening bones and joints
• D. Providing parking spaces

Answer: (B)

Engaging with urban gardens primarily boosts mental well-being because the activity combines exposure to nature, physical movement, and social connection in a city setting. This mix helps reduce stress, improve mood, and lessen symptoms of anxiety or depression when people garden regularly and feel a sense of community and purpose. These mental health benefits are well-supported and directly tied to the garden experience, making this the best answer. While gardening can support healthier eating and provide some physical activity, digestion and metabolism aren’t the main direct payoff of urban gardening. Similarly, while some gardening tasks involve movement that can help fitness, bone and joint strength isn’t the primary or most clearly linked outcome. Parking spaces have no health benefit tied to urban gardening.