Database research record2009·United States (Boulder, Colorado)
Closing the Loop: Community Gardening in Boulder, Colorado
Colleen O’Holleran
School for International Training Digital Collections (School for International Training)
Urban Farm DB summary
A study in Boulder, Colorado, interviewed thirteen community gardeners to understand their motivations for participation. Gardeners were found to come from diverse backgrounds and participate for various reasons, including the desire to be outdoors, curiosity, resource sharing, a closer connection with food, self-reliance, health commitment, and pride. Despite challenges, gardeners overcome them due to their commitment to cultivating their plots.