Urban gardening

to others; in a way that will add to the knowledge of a certain phenomenon” (para. 50). The overall objective of this section is to provide ample evidence to properly analyze how participating in an urban community garden, specifically the Old Northeast Community Garden, influences views on gardening and perceptions

and stones as primary building materials. Over time however, a new approach towards gardening has been developed; one that allows for this medium to break free of its conventional restraints. This is attributed to the birth of the conceptual art movement in the 1960s which has proven to be greatly influential towards the advancement of modern gardening. Conceptual gardening is an architectural style of gardening

“Community gardens at park and recreation sites are particularly important for children in increasing their knowledge and health through gardening programs.”(Smith). Having a community garden can teach adults as well as kids how to grow vegetables and have a healthier lifestyle. Not only about having a healthier lifestyle but it would teach kids more about how the produce that they are eating

The Garden Café is my favorite place to eat in York, South Carolina. The atmosphere is so delightful. The service and attention to detail is impeccable. Whether you 're looking for a place for lunch with the girls, a romantic dinner or a wedding reception, you won 't be disappointed. Teresa James, the owner, has an eye for detail and her experience in the art of hospitality shows from the moment you enter the door. The restaurant has seating for 130 patrons. The ambience reeks of southern charm

Chocola The drive to Chocola was on roads that were tended to and straight, the complete opposite of what everyone had become accustomed to. Miles and miles of sugar cane, coffee and rubber trees bordered the freeway. Large Dole or Del Monte semi-trucks made up most of the traffic. Although the region is very rural, it appears to have lots of potential. A tightly knit community, and a diverse range of potential crops to be grown in this area made this location ideal for the non-profit Semillas

If you’ve ever thought you’d like to be part of something unique and special, the opportunity awaits you. Here on the edge of Orange County’s Great Park is a community that is being shaped by both developers and residents alike. Located on the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, Great Park is being heralded as “the first great metropolitan park of the 21st Century.” Residents enjoy miles of bike and walking paths shaded by grand old oak trees. And, being the geographical center of Orange County

increases testing ability, self-discipline, coordination, motor skills and agility and decreases bullying behavior. A community garden consists of a “plot of land where neighborhoods can come together to grow food and build community” as these gardening programs offer training and outreach to locals in order to “improve their nutrition and health, supplement their income with local food, and promote a sense of community.” If landowners are open to using their land for this sustainable practice

The Role of Community Gardens How Do Community Gardens Function with Health, Food, and Communities Mariana Gozalo Virginia Commonwealth University Abstract Community gardens have been becoming more popular throughout the years because they provide fresh produce to the population of close neighborhoods. They are able to give the less fortunate access to healthy foods, and able to donate produce to food pantries. There have been studies that research how communities’ gardens have impacted

locally grown and produced food is a problem that exists, whether people realize it or not. Per the Food Access Research Atlas, provided by the United States Department of Agriculture, there are 8,959 food deserts in the united states as of 2010 ¹. An Urban Food desert is any location deprived of supermarkets and other access to fresh fruits and vegetables, which usually plagues places of lower socioeconomic status. The low demand for food is attributed to lack of affordability and education, and perceptibly

Richard II, by William Shakespeare, is a play about a King whom is a poor chose in spending his countries wealth, separated from his subjects, and makes unwise decisions for counsel. Richard II then begins to lease land to wealthy noblemen and takes the money from a deceased uncle to fund his lifestyle the commoners and other noblemen become outraged. In the play there are symbolisms to England as being like “Eden”; and the first symbolism and maybe one of the most significant ones is by John of