Beyond Productivity: Considering the Health, Social Value and Happiness of Home and Community Food Gardens

Urban Farm DB summary

This research investigated the perceived health, social value, and happiness benefits of urban agriculture in home and community food gardens in South Australia. Through an online survey and in-field data collection, dominant home gardener motivations were produce, enjoyment, and health, while community gardener motivations were enjoyment, connection to others, and produce. An overall social connection was the key difference between the two, suggesting that engagement in gardening may provide a preventative or supportive role for gardener health and wellbeing.