Investigating Migrants Adaptation Process through Gardening Practices in Community Gardens

Urban Farm DB summary

A 2018 study investigates how cultural practices in gardening affect migrants' ability to adapt to their host country, based on community gardens in Melbourne, Australia. Community gardens are described as places where immigrants begin interacting with others, potentially fostering social inclusion while also providing space to preserve cultural identity. The findings confirm a complex relationship between historical garden practices and culture on one hand and the actual practices carried out in the community gardens on the other.