Motivations and barriers in Huddersfield’s community gardens: exploring experiential social capital and community resilience

Urban Farm DB summary

This qualitative study, based on 16 semi-structured interviews, examined motivations and barriers to participation in community gardens in Huddersfield, UK. Key motivations included social interaction, mental well-being, and skill development. Reported barriers were declining volunteer numbers, physical workload, limited institutional support, and accessibility challenges.