The aim of this Short Term Scientific Mission is to get an insight on the impact of urban gardening on the health and life quality of people living in residential areas of Malmo. The research is divided into three phases: 1. Research on theoretical background and selection of case studies 2. Fieldwork 3. Evaluation of gathered data This report describes problems observed in different residential areas in Malmo. In some areas strong inhabitant homogeneity is leading to problems of exclusion and is turning neighborhoods into a problematic area. Described as one of possible recreational activities, urban gardening has the potential to promote public health and improve the quality of life by increasing people’s physical activity and social engagement. Being located inside the neighborhood, community gardens give a possibility to strengthen the community and improve inhabitants health regardless their age, cultural, economic and educational background (Teig et al., 2009). It was decided to focus on two case studies in different residential areas of Malmo, to get the insights on the benefits of urban gardening for neighborhood residents. Using participatory observation, interviews and other sociological and empirical research methods, it has been found out that the community garden of Seved and Annelund welcome people of different age, race and ethnicity, and promote residents healthy lifestyle and social engagement. Keywords: community garden, health, social engagement, neighborhood outdoor environment