ABSTRACT

In the wake of urbanization and technological advances, public green spaces within cities are disappearing and people are spending more time with electronic devices than with nature. Urban Horticulture explores the importance of horticulture to the lives, health, and well-being of urban populations. It includes contributions from experts in researc

chapter 1|18 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|42 pages

Children and Nature

chapter 3|44 pages

Gardens and Community

chapter 4|42 pages

Public Gardens and Human Well-Being

chapter 6|26 pages

Prison Horticulture

chapter 8|28 pages

Urban Greening

chapter 9|28 pages

Local Food

chapter 10|30 pages

Volunteerism