The relationship between gardens and individuals is undergoing a profound evolution. Gardens are being seen as an activity for relaxation. Physical exercise, intellectual activity, social interaction; everything in the garden works together to encourage positive energies and they are no longer simply considered an ornamental space. There is a revival in allotments; new community gardens are now being created. These spaces will hopefully be witness to strengthened social interaction as well as bringing the satisfaction in growing one’s own home produce. They will provide an added alternative for minimizing the effects of the increasing pollution of our towns and cities; a forerunner to a need for new lifestyles.

This journey back to nature goes far beyond a short-term need for chlorophyll. Plants are shards of rebellion against our uprooted concreted and macadam world. The ecological benefits of creating green spaces are obvious, but the social, therapeutic and financial benefits are often ignored.

From a historical perspective, contemporary urban living is a relatively new experience, and it is constantly evolving. Cityculteurs is a community that provides answers to the problems raised by city and town dwelling, in the form of gardening activities.