It's home to gardens??

[Unregistered]

In the following what is the meaning of "to"? and garden means an area of land with flower beds, lawns, trees doesn't it? I don't understand "home to gardens"

<It's home to a diverse population and to computer firms, universities and gardens.>

 

[Mister Micawber]

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Yes, gardens has the usual meaning. It is home to = it is the home of; it hosts; it includes.
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