Database research record2019·Canada
Building Capacity in UBC Campus Community Gardens
Amy Z. Zeng, Emily Peer-Groves, Janela Sanqui, Linda Ling
cIRcle (University of British Columbia)
Urban Farm DB summary
This report analyzes collaboration among UBC campus community gardens, noting fragmented communication, high volunteer turnover, and gaps in information and equipment sharing. Using Community-Based Action Research, including surveys and interviews, the study found that a designed harvest tool was poorly received and required revisions. Gardeners appreciated opportunities for communication and collaboration.