Abstract

A hydroponic garden in and of itself is not unique. Neither is the idea of putting a hydroponic garden in an institution in order to produce food for in-house consumption. The garden at the Hospicio San Vicente de Paul is unique, however. The project has demonstrated that: hydroponic gardening can be adapted to the requirements of older people; older people can learn new skills; a small space can produce vegetables for consumption and a surplus for sale; other organizations and age groups can come to realize the benefit of working with older people.

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