Impact of home gardens promoted among urban residents in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Urban gardening has the potential to improve diets and well-being in low- and middle-income countries. This study evaluated the impact of a gardening intervention in Dhaka, Bangladesh, involving 425 treatment and 254 control households. One year after training and input support, participants showed significant improvements in fruit and vegetable diversity, harvest frequency, and dietary diversity—especially among women. The intervention also fostered social and psychological benefits, though it was associated with a modest increase in ultra-processed food consumption. These findings confirm that urban gardening can enhance nutrition and community resilience, especially when paired with targeted training and support.

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