Gardens in the City

In many cities, people are turning empty spaces into small gardens.

在許多城市裡，人們正把空地變成小小的花園。

Rooftops, balconies and even car parks are being used to grow food.

屋頂、陽台甚至停車場都被用來種植食物。

These gardens provide fresh vegetables for people who live nearby.

這些花園為附近的居民提供新鮮蔬菜。

They also attract bees and birds, which are important for nature.

它們還會吸引蜜蜂和鳥類，而這些對大自然很重要。

Plants help to cool buildings during hot summers.

植物有助於在炎熱的夏天為建築物降溫。

For many residents, gardening is a relaxing escape from busy city life.

對許多居民來說，園藝是遠離繁忙都市生活的一種放鬆方式。

Community gardens also bring neighbours together who might never have met.

社區花園還能把可能永遠不會認識的鄰居聚在一起。

Of course, city gardens cannot replace large farms in the countryside.

當然，城市花園無法取代鄉村的大型農場。

But they show that even small green spaces can make a real difference.

但它們顯示，即使是小小的綠地也能帶來實實在在的改變。