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Database research record2025·London, Ontario, Canada

Growing third places: A qualitative study of experiences and perceived benefits of a campus community garden as a nature-based health intervention

Brooks O., Thanganathan R., Gittings L.

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A qualitative study of a Canadian campus community garden found four themes among staff, students, and faculty: the garden as a 'third place', connection to nature, empowerment through growing food, and community building.