The article presents a framework for understanding the relationship between community
garden participation, and the myriad ways gardens and participation lead to emotional …

Urban gardening is part of a trend towards more parks and green areas in cities,
consumption of organic, locally grown products, and a closer relationship with one's own …

Urban allotment gardens (AG) in Portugal have increased in recent years, as in many other
European countries and worldwide. The contribution of these gardens to the happiness and …

Community garden activities can play a significant role in bridging formal and informal
learning, particularly in urban children's science and environmental education. It promotes …

Farming in urban areas is recognised as a sustainable approach towards the provision of
food and has increased in Malaysia over recent years. Nonetheless, sustaining the people's …

Urban farming is seen as a sustainable practice with the social, economic and urban
environment benefits. Despite the efforts by the government, there is lack of public …

Background: In addition to increasing access to fresh and affordable produce, home
gardening enhances food security. This notwithstanding, there is no evidence of studies that …

The fluctuation of psychological conditions among people with mental disorders are
suspected to burden the family caregiver. Horticultural therapy has been known as an …

Objectives: To characterize the horticulturists of an urban garden in terms of their current
state of health and health behaviors (at gardening beginning) and to evaluate the effect of …

Chapter 4 explores healthy place-making from a practical perspective, looking at community
gardens as part of the concept of “health care as a community collective” in providing active …