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Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 2018 Supporting home and community gardening is a core activity of many community-based organizations (CBOs) that are leading the food justice movement in the U.S.
Christine M. Porter
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During COVID-19, Californians sought food security, connection and solace in their gardens
California Agriculture, 2023 Gardening offers a range of benefits, from food production to social connection to improved mental and physical health. When COVID-19 struck, interest in gardening soared, but it was unclear whether and how gardens would deliver these benefits in the ...
Lucy Diekmann +6 more
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BMC Public Health, 2019 Background Increased global urbanisation has led to public health challenges. Community gardens are identified as a mechanism for addressing socio-ecological determinants of health.
Jonathan Kingsley +2 more
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Community gardening during times of crisis
Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 2020 Using ongoing reflections from our recent work as members of a community gardening initiative, we outline relevant priorities for researchers, policymakers, and community practitioners to examine the role of community gardens in addressing the effects ...
Angie Mejia +4 more
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Community Gardens: A Catalyst for Community Change
Health Promotion Practice, 2023 Community gardens are increasing in popularity and are associated with extensive physical and mental health benefits, increased access to fresh produce, and increased social connections. However, evidence is primarily from research in urban and school settings, and little is known about the role of community gardens in rural settings as part of policy,
Alison C. Berg +14 more
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Typhoid gastroenteritis: Public health epidemiology in Nigerian sub-urban community and note on prevention through hygienic vegetable gardening [PDF]
, 2021 Salmonella typhi (also known as Typhoid fever) are common in many developing countries, including Nigeria, where sewage and water treatment systems are poor. The effect of this S.
Dada, TE +4 more
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Gardening and age-related weight gain: Results from a cross-sectional survey of Denver residents
Preventive Medicine Reports, 2017 This study examined whether gardening modifies the association between age and body mass index (BMI). We used data from the Neighborhood Environments and Health Survey, which was conducted in Denver (N=469) between 2006 and 2007.
Jill S. Litt +2 more
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Watering for Community Gardens [PDF]
2021 Illinois-Indiana Regional Conference Proceedings, 2021 The University of Indianapolis (UIndy) has partnered with the Community Health Network (CHNw) to address the food insecurity related issues among the residents of the South Indy Quality of Life Plan (SoIndy) in two community organic gardens. The goal of the Watering for Community Gardens project is to design and construct a watering system for the ...
George Ricco +6 more
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Healthy Harvest: A resource book on organic gardening and nutrition
, 1993 A guide to organic gardening, nutrition, and resources in the Long Branch area. Includes information on the community gardens, tips on fertilizing, pest control, healthy cooking and recipes.Prepared with a grant from the New Jersey Department of ...
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