Lewis, C.A., 1993, Effects of plants and gardening in creating interpersonal and community well-being, in: Relf, D., ‘The role of horticulture in human well-being and social development’, Timber Press , Portland
- Author : Lewis, C.A.
- Year : 1993
- Published in Book : The role of horticulture in human well-being and social development
- Pages : 55-65
- Abstract in English : This essay is dealing in relation gardening and well being of the community in a broad sense. The term community refers to people who live in same spatial relationship to one another and who share interests and values. The community might be a neighbourhood, housing project, school, prison, or other spatially defined relationship. The collective attitudes of its members endow each community with characteristic life and personality of its own, ranging from vibrant to lethargic. The total physical condition of a community, its buildings, vacant spaces, and streets, makes an enormous difference in how members of the community feel about themselves. The process of horticulture and its plants can be sanity-preserving and satisfaction-enhancing. In low-income housing, schools, prisons, and numerous other communities, plants and the growing of plants transcend the label ornamental to become an intimate part of creating a healthy human environment. Though a joint research initiative we can begin to unravel the ancient relationship of people with plants, to learn how it works, and quantify its effects in creating human well-being and promoting social development. Sharing these findings, we will enhance the quality of life for residents of this planet, our global community.
- Comments/Notes : KEYWORDS: gardening, human communities, well-being, quality, quality of life, societal significance, people. UTILITY: lecturers/teachers, academic research, students of universities of professional education.