Intro | Considering elements | Gathering community, regular meeting, decision making method, cleaning, harvest, garden coordinator, registration, event, partnership, annual gardner fees, local business, corporations, fundraising, public grants |
Benefit | Reduce neighbourhood crime, antisocial behaviour, sustainable land management, improve quality of local envrionment, food production, wildlife, air quality, carbon emission, organic, fresh vegetable, physical activity, social gathering, learn garden skill, pride of community, preserve local environment, growing green space, build community, improve nutritional health improve amenity, reduce environmental impact, create purposeful recreation, biodiversity |
Site | Condition | Sunlight, shade, size, topography, visuality, soil composition, drainage depth of topsoil. under ground pipes, target population, accessibility, pre-exisiting asset, facilities, history of use, exposure, slope and drainage, restrictions, property stature, terms, sun/shade patters, access to water & rain barrels, wind, elevation (slope), soil conditions and quality, trees, shrubs and flowers bed, building, structures and fences, pave areas, traffic pattern, parking, play areas, sitting areas, underground system, view |
Type | Derelict sites, parks, railway station and tracks, public, church yard and cemeteries, waste ground, recreation ground, school, hospital or university, common lands and housing estate, urban fringe agricultural land, nature strips and back lanes, vacant blocks, shopping strips |
Design | Elements | Aesthetics, services, low-wastes, inter-grated soil fertility management, sustainable, organic pest management, scenic landscape, accessability, safety |
Facilities | Garden toolshed, greenhouse, compost bins and worm farms, shelter from rain and sun, seating and table, washing area, toilet, gathering place, children's play space, notice board and sign |
Construction | Preparation | Remove garbage and weeds, path soil test, water lines and drainage system |
Structure | Bed, pathway and ramp, composing bims, garden shed, rain barrels, fences and gates, sign, green house, rest area with benches and shade, childeren's play areas |
Plant | Region, seeding, transplants, what to grow |
Maintain | Element | Share tools, fee, garden guideline, survey, education, celebrate, fundraising, incorporating, vandalism, pest, frog fond, natve bee and exotic bee, soil cult and fill |
Funding | Fee, donation, sell goods, fundraise locally, public, partnership |