A big push is on to have people in the Quinte area become involved in community gardens.
Hastings and Prince Edward counties are hosting a special Community Garden Network session to learn about the development of community gardens.
Health unit spokesperson Veronica Catry says research shows improvements in community health.
Catry says there are a wide variety of ways to have a gardens.
A number of agencies and members of the public are registered for the special session on the gardens, in Quinte West next week.