Gardening is popular in many parts of the world. This outdoor activity gives us beautiful plants, pleasant smelling flowers and fresh fruits and vegetables. But it also gives us many health benefits. Gardening connects people. When you are gardening, you are outdoors. So it is a perfect time to socialize with your neighbors. Most people love to talk about their hobbies, and gardeners are no different. They enjoy showing people what they are growing. And most enjoy sharing advice and stories about their gardens almost as much as sharing herbs, flowers and vegetables from their gardens. Gardening can greatly widen a person’s community. Some people may not have the resources to have their own garden. So, many cities and towns have community gardens. You can either volunteer or just visit to learn more. Check what resources are available to you in your area. If there are no community gardens near you, there may be government money available to help you start one.