Garden Concept Research Articles

Creating “a Little Garden of Our Own”: Constructions of Childhood and Knowledge About Gardening in Frances Burnett’s The Secret Garden (1911) and Arthur Mee’s The Children’s Encyclopaedia (1910)

Although there has been considerable previous scholarship on the garden and what it symbolises in Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden (1911), less attention has been paid to the act of gardening itself within the text. The present article reads this popular children’s novel in conjunction with Arthur Mee’s The Children’s Encyclopaedia (1910), which, while well-known in its time, does not have the classic status of The Secret Garden. Drawing on theory about the narrator–narratee relationship in children’s texts, this comparative analysis considers how knowledge about gardening is constructed and narrated in a work of fiction and a work of nonfiction, respectively, particularly in terms of how the child reader is addressed, constructed, and positioned. We investigate how constructions of childhood are linked to the concept of gardening, both mediated through books and the act of reading, and as an activity that children are invited to undertake. Both texts present knowledge about gardening as something which is constructed both through reading and studying and through practical experience. However, while in The Secret Garden, child characters co-construct knowledge more collaboratively, the adult narratee in The Children’s Encyclopaedia more strongly instructs the “young gardener”. The garden in both texts eventually becomes a way to socialise children; however, the act of gardening also allows a temporary freedom from those social roles.

A Brief Discussion on Mr. Congzhou Chen's Thoughts on Garden Art

The role and significance of Mr. Chen multiple identities, personal practices, and academic history in the formation of his personal thoughts and theories on the art of gardening are discussed to explore Mr. Chen's inheritance and innovation of Chinese thoughts on landscape gardening. Analyzing Mingxuan, Yuyuan, and Nanyuan from the perspective of poetic and picturesque aesthetics, we discover the course of Mr. Congzhou Chen's gardening ideas and his inheritance and innovation of traditional garden culture. As Mr. Chen said, Mingxuan is an imitation with some new ideas, Yuyuan East is a continuation with some new ideas, and Nanyuan is an independent design, which is a concrete embodiment of his garden theory. The process of gardening is a perfect combination of practice and Concept of Garden Design.Mr. Congzhou Chen's theoretical topics on traditional Chinese gardens are widely spread and far-reaching.

Pemanfaatan Bunga Matahari Dengan Teknologi Fitoremediasi Untuk Pemulihan Lahan Bekas Tambang Timah di Bangka Belitung

Post-mining due to mining activities will produce heavy metals in the form of acidic water and accumulate in the land. The poor quality of the land used by tin mining causes damage to the land ecosystem so that the land cannot be regrown by vegetation and the Pb (Lead) content in tin tailings is 6.29 ppm. The aim of this research is land restoration, namely carrying out revegetation using sunflower plants to absorb the heavy metal Pb with the concept of edutourism. The method used is a simulation of planting sunflowers on an ex-mining area of 1 Ha, with a planting distance of 1 m, the number of sunflower plants is 8540. The research results show that with the sunflower garden concept by planting 8540 sunflowers, the Pb level that can be absorbed by the plants is 2.8310 kg.

Evaluation and Development of Healing Garden Based on Biophilic Design Approach in Harapan Kita Cardiovascular Hospital

Abstract The need for gardens in health facilities became the concern of Harapan Kita Cardiovascular Center Hospital (RSJPDHK). Landscape architecture research has identified the importance of therapeutic green space as a rehabilitation strategy on the physical and psychological resilience that can affect health and work performance. Therefore, the possibility to develop green space need to be designed in conjunction with the restorative function through the healing garden concept with biophilic approach. This research aims to identify the potentials and constraints of 3 chosen sites on RSJPDHK building; evaluate the healing garden value on site 1, which is an existing roof garden; and develop a biophilic-based healing garden design on sites 2 and 3, which are undeveloped roof and corridor yard. The research stages were carried out with reference to modified Booth (1984). The results showed that site 1 is suitable as a healing garden with standard criteria. Meanwhile, design development was carried out on sites 2 and 3 with the concept of healing garden and biophilic approach, entitled ‘rejuvenate’ which produced the output of design recommendations for RSJPDHK.

The structure, concept and identity of traditional Chinese gardens

ABSTRACT Traditional Chinese Gardens (TCG) are renowned for their unique designs and deep cultural significance. While many researchers have studied various elements of TCG, this paper presents a new approach to understanding the conceptual structure and its components. Using content analysis and a review of 118 research studies identifies five main categories for examining and understanding TCG: hard and soft landscapes, tangible and intangible elements, spatial and temporal dimensions, subjective and objective aspects, and natural and designed features. What makes TCG so distinctive is the interweaving of these different elements, which creates a harmonious and meaningful environment. This analysis provides insights into the cultural and philosophical values underlying TCG design. By understanding the rich meanings and concepts behind TCG, designers and researchers could gain a deeper understanding of its significance and develop new ways of approaching garden design. Furthermore, this article provides a new perspective on TCG and their place in Chinese culture. By exploring the structural and conceptual framework of these gardens, it provides valuable insights for anyone interested in garden design, landscape architecture, or cultural studies. Finally, it is shown that the objective and subjective points of view are the most important perspectives for understanding Traditional Chinese Gardens, followed by the hard and soft perspectives and the spatial and temporal dimensions. Therefore, understanding the objective and subjective dimensions of the Chinese Garden is very important to understand the dimensions of structure, concept and identity.

Seeds of change: fostering nutritional education through school kitchen gardens

Dear Sir / Madam Eighty-two percent of adolescents are at risk of developing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) due to physical inactivity and low fruit and vegetable intake Research has consistently shown that vegetable consumption in children is well below recommended amounts. According to a recent study in Karachi, consumption of discretionary food items such as food that is not necessary to fulfil the nutrient requirement and is consumed for enjoyment such as sugar-sweetened beverages was more than vegetable intake in school children. A key aspect of addressing the issue lies in promoting dietary diversification, which is to increase the type of foods consumed to ensure that children receive a wide range of nutrients essential for their growth and development. One effective strategy to promote dietary diversification and increase vegetable intake among school children is the establishment of a school kitchen garden. The concept of school kitchen gardens holds tremendous potential to improve health and well-being in school-going children. Interventions in this area have predominantly been used to influence school-aged children’s knowledge, attitudes, and/or behaviours toward diet and nutrition, particularly in connection to increasing vegetable consumption. School gardens serve as interactive and educational platform for children to learn about different types of vegetables, how they grow, and their nutritional benefits. Children actively engage in planting, tending, and harvesting the produce, which creates a sense of ownership and excitement about consuming what they have cultivated. A recent systematic review has shown promising effects in improving children’s knowledge of food, nutrition, gardening, and science. Acquisition of knowledge is the basis for behavioural. This is a holistic approach that not only educates but also serves to familiarize students with a variety of vegetables, making it more likely for them to include these vegetables in their dietary choices. In conclusion, school kitchen gardens offer an excellent, practical solution that integrates nutrition education into the extra curriculum while ensuring that students are actively consuming nutrient-rich vegetables. As a result, we can potentially witness healthier, more well-informed generations who understand the significance of dietary diversification. By increased exposure to a variety of vegetables through school kitchen gardens, children are not only learning about healthy eating but are also actively engaged in the cultivation and consumption of nutrient-rich produce. ---Continue

Feasibility of a Hospital-Based Kitchen Garden.

To explore the chef's experience with a newly implemented indoor hospital-based kitchen garden designed to supplement herbs ordered for patient meals and improve staff engagement. Hospital-based therapeutic and kitchen gardens have emerged as effective health-promoting tools in hospital healthcare environments. They promote emotional, mental, and physical well-being for patients, visitors, and staff. However, formal evaluations are limited, and studies focusing on indoor hospital kitchen gardens are noticeably absent in the literature. Qualitative evaluation of a hospital-based kitchen garden. Open-ended interviews were conducted approximately 6 months after garden implementation and explored key informants (n = 6) overall experience, engagement with the garden, perceived benefits, and opportunities for improvement. Interview data was analyzed using a thematic approach. The implementation of the kitchen gardens was met with overall acceptance among staff. However, the project's feasibility faced challenges related to local food service leadership, communication, and certain aspects of the garden setup. Despite these obstacles, the gardens contributed positively to the quality of meals by including fresh herbs and fostering greater staff engagement. The chefs viewed the concept of the hospital-based kitchen garden favorably, noting that it closely aligned with their mission of providing nutritious meals to patients. However, consideration of the broader issues facing hospital food services may be required to seamlessly integrate this task into the kitchen staff's daily routine. Further research is warranted to investigate the effective implementation and feasibility of indoor kitchen gardens in hospitals and their impact on patient menus, food service staff, and the workforce.

Ubisoft’s Notre-Dame

<p>In 2019, the Notre-Dame de Paris was devastated by a fire. The importance of the Notre-Dame as world heritage was underlined by the countless contributions, donations and solidarity all around the world that pledged to help to rebuild the cathedral. Among all contributions Ubisoft’s idea to offer its game Assassin's Creed: Unity for free to the public was arguably most celebrated as innovative and creative measure to secure heritage in case of its destruction. This case opens up new perspectives and roles of heritage management as also the development and distribution of video games in the twenty first century. The case of Ubisoft’s Notre-Dame is discussed in this paper under a comparative analysis to the game Never Alone and a critical inquiry towards the benefits, consequences and repercussions of the growing importance of synchronising heritage protection with video game production. Also, the perceptive aspect of connecting to heritage as player through a game and its spatial aspects will be explained under Chapman’s concept of narrative gardens.</p>

The Assessment of Residents’ Perception of Possible Benefits and Challenges of Home Vertical Gardens in Kigali, Rwanda

This paper aimed to provide a new insight into the application of home vertical gardens in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, through a pre-assessment of the inhabitants’ perceptions. There are several studies that indicated the awareness of the way residents think about the potential benefits and challenges of home gardens could make a considerable difference in designing and implementing these gardens. The Likert-scaled questionnaire (n = 558) was employed to evaluate how residents perceive vertical gardens, and what issues concern them most. The findings revealed that dwellers are almost familiar with the vertical garden concept and its possible effects on urban environments. The respondents mostly regarded vertical gardens as nice spots to socialize, relax, and interact with nature, and an opportunity for beautification, and recreation by growing ornamental and edible plants. However, they were rather apprehensive about some issues, more importantly, the extra expenses, the complicated operation and maintenance, and the type of structure installed on walls. In conclusion, small-scale and low-cost vertical gardens with lightweight structures and easy-to-use technologies are more likely to encourage householders to embrace home gardens. It is recommended that the vertical garden projects should be integrated into the urban green network strategy, leading to facilitating the processes of decision-making and financing.

Evaluasi Lanskap Sejarah dan Budaya Berdasarkan Konsep Taman Islami di Area Masjid Agung Keraton Sumenep

The Islamic garden is a garden inspired by the garden of paradise which is often mentioned in the Qur'an and the Hadith of the Prophet. Jannah et al. (2015) conducted a study on Islamic gardens with the method of approaching the value of the content of the Qur'an and hadith, which examined the elements and characteristics of the park as well as sharia boundaries that must be considered in an Islamic garden. This study aims to continue the research which is applied to the mosque garden landscape through the evaluation stage, so that the final result can be recommended in the form of a design based on the concept of an Islamic garden. The research object chosen is the Landscape of the Jamik Sumenep Mosque. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method and literature study, which consisted of the following stages: 1) Evaluation of the mosque garden landscape based on Islamic concepts, 2) User perception analysis, and 3) Preparation of recommendations for the mosque garden landscape design concept. The process of collecting qualitative descriptive data is done by direct observation in the field, interviews with related parties, distributing questionnaires and documentation. While the literature study was taken from the main literature in Islam, namely the Qur'an and hadith, along with other scientific literature related to the Islamic garden. Based on the results of the evaluation and perceptions of respondents, in general the garden landscape of the Jamik Sumenep Mosque is in accordance with the criteria for garden inspiration based on Islamic concepts, there are no garden elements and characteristics that are contrary to sharia. The resulting design recommendations are in the form of a site plan, adding plant species to the garden, adding a sinage, a fountain element, arranging parking lots, structuring circulation paths and adding trash cans. Respondents' perception stated that the garden landscape of the Jamik Sumenep mosque played a very important role in supporting the function of the mosque as a center of worship.
 
 Keywords: Mosque, Landscape Evaluation, Islamic Garden.

Trojan Horses Facing the Mirror

We examine the appropriations of stewardship ethics by religious anti-environmental movement organizations (RAEMOs). Based on a qualitative analysis of promotional materials, we highlight similar framing alignment processes carried out by two RAEMOs in different contexts: the US Cornwall Alliance and the Brazilian Institute Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira (IPCO). We found that, despite their different theological inspirations and target audiences, the RAEMOs use the same general master counter-framing to stimulate a sense of battle in which ‘genuine stewards’ must resist anti-Christian ideologies camouflaged as environmentalism, restricting themselves to a pasteurized care for creation, symbolized by the concept of gardening. As for the framing variations, we suggest that they are driven not so much by distinct religious beliefs as by political and economic coalitions, mainly linked to the fossil fuels sector in the North American case, and agribusiness, in the Brazilian case.

Concept of pocket gardens on the campus of Bialystok University of Technology as a result of a survey of the academic community

Green areas of university campuses are an important resource for them, performing a variety of functions important for the functioning of the university, the well-being of the academic community, the environment and the green system of the city. The purpose of this study was to determine the preferences of the academic community, with particular emphasis on students, as to the functionality that campus green spaces should fulfil today. The methodology of the research work included a diagnostic survey method, the technique of which was surveying, and the tool was a survey questionnaire. Analysis of the results of a survey conducted among students at the Bialystok University of Technology (Bialystok, Poland) made it possible to determine the needs and expectations regarding the development of campus green areas. The concept of pocket gardens accommodates responses and solutions to students' expectations. The analysis of the student community's opinions served to implement the tasks of the "My Green Polytechnic" strategy conducted on the Bialystok University of Technology campus. The results of the survey and the experience of its implementation can be useful to various institutions in making decisions on green space management.

Oh My Gulay! Sa FNRI: Exploring the Potential of Workplace Urban Garden for Food Self-provisioning

This study explores the potential of workplace edible gardens in promoting food self-provisioning (FSP) and in helping enhance food security in the Philippines. In 2017, an urban edible garden or Oh My Gulay! Sa FNRI (OMG) was set up in front of the Department of Science and Technology–Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) Building to showcase the concept of an urban garden in a workplace. This is an example of FSP in the workplace. The study used primary and secondary data. Primary data included OMG vegetable volume harvested from 2018–2022 and the garden’s land area. Secondary data were the national vegetable volume harvested and area from the Philippine Statistics Office (PSA). The characteristics and practices of OMG were also used to measure the OMG’s productivity (yield and number of servings produced). The productivity of OMG was compared to the national productivity of 34 vegetable crops in the Philippines (PSA 2018–2022), except for 2020. The results demonstrate that an FSP in the workplace setting like OMG can provide adequate quantity to supply the vegetable recommendation for five adult individuals, following the WHO/FAO recommendation of consuming 400 g/d or 146 kg per adult individual per year of fruits and vegetables or a family composed of two adults and two children following the WHO/FAP recommendation of 1,300 g/d of fruits and vegetables. In addition, for every 71 m2 of land cultivated in a manner similar to the OMG, it can sustain an adult's vegetable needs for an entire year. Furthermore, with a larger area of 397 m2, the OMG garden can adequately supply a family with sufficient vegetables for a year, thereby showcasing its capacity to contribute to long-term food security at the household level. Study results provide evidence regarding workplace food provisioning to help address food insecurity in the country.

THE LINGUA-CULTURAL CONCEPT OF GARDEN IN AMERICAN POETRY

In American literature, there is a wide variety of poetry books and poems devoted to the theme of gardens. This is related to the fact that the concept of garden is firmly rooted in Christian culture as a metaphor for the Garden of Eden. The concept of garden has different characteristics in American culture but these characteristics are not adequately studied and need to be clarified. In this essay, a contextual analysis of English-language poems is performed, and characteristics of the concept of garden in American contemporary poetry are determined and compared. This research clarifies cultural specificity of the concept of garden and shows that it is implemented as a metaphor of a domestic private paradise and creativity and as an ontological metaphor of the life circle. Meanwhile, contextual analysis of poems in English shows how representatives of different schools of poetry conceptualize the cultural phenomenon of the garden in similar ways.

An Analysis of Visual Preference and Characteristics through a Woodland Garden Perception Survey

Background and objective: Woodland gardens, or gardens designed to emulate the aesthetic and environmental characteristics of forest vegetation, can assist in resolving various environmental and societal problems. However, research regarding woodland gardens in a Korean context has been insufficient, as the concept has only recently been introduced to Korea. This study was conducted to investigate the Korean public's perceptions of two types of woodland gardens and to suggest future directions for the popularization of woodland gardens in Korea.Methods: This study was carried out based on a survey. The respondents were provided with a questionnaire on three sets of images representing two types of woodland garden (naturalistic and urban) and a typical formal garden. The questionnaire was designed based on the semantic differential method to gather information on the general public's recognition of the concept of woodland gardens, and their preference and perception of each type of garden. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics 29.Results: The results suggest that the majority of the respondents were familiar with the term "woodland garden." Of the types of gardens, preference for naturalistic woodland gardens (NWGs) was the highest. Landscape adjectives associated with each type of garden were natural, harmonious, comfortable and simple for NWGs, and organized, artificial, simple, poor, and comfortable for urban woodland gardens (UWGs). A factor analysis on the adjectives identified four factors for each type. Of the identified factors, comfort and stability were found to have particularly greater effects on preference.Conclusion: Preference for NWGs was greater than UWGs, due to the perception that they provided greater comfort and stability. It is expected that designing woodland gardens based on the finding of this study would aid in the popularization of woodland gardens, and the advancement of garden culture in Korea.

Pengembangan Taman Berdasarkan Konsep Healing Garden (Kasus: Taman Bunga Merjosari Kota Malang)

Lowokwaru District is a district that has a relatively high number of COVID-19 cases in Malang City. According to data from May 29, 2022, Malang City had 28,793 positive cases of COVID-19, while in Lowokwaru District, there were 6,583 positive cases or 23% of positive COVID-19 cases in Malang City. Merjosari Flower Park, as an active garden, can be an alternative to help speed up the healing process. However, several problems were found that could cause discomfort for visitors visiting the park, including minimal shade, noise coming from high vehicle volumes, and unpleasant odors coming from the Dinoyo Waste Disposal Site. This research aims to develop a garden based on the healing garden concept at Taman Bunga Merjosari. The development concept was generated through Kano analysis. Kano analysis is used to categorize and determine priority attributes determined by visitors. The results of this research are in the form of development concepts for each priority attribute. The development concept takes the form of providing five attributes, providing various functions for three attributes, and improving the quality of three attributes in accordance with the healing garden concept.

Biotechnology in Agriculture- Bio- Decomposers, Compost, Kitchen Garden

We all observe World Environment Day on June 5th every year. The issue of recycling cuts across many subjects. The entire process starts under the domain of agriculture. The real process involved comes under the domain of biotechnology. Once the product like a bio-decomposer is out, its use again comes under the umbrella of agriculture & horticulture. Consumption of the output falls under nutrition & its impact is felt in public health. To see the effectiveness of the process, the methods of research are adhered to. The article discusses the vagaries of the monsoon & discusses the importance of bio-decomposers to address these vagaries both at household & community level. The concept of kitchen garden, its cost effectiveness, process of formation of bio-decomposers and biotechnology involvement are described through the literature review mentioned in the article. The crux of the article is the case study of preparing a bio-decomposer, using the bio-decomposer for the plants or vegetables thus enriching them. Finally, the process of formation of soil by using the bio-decomposer on the used tea leaves & used flowers. On the top of it, using only dry cow dung & dry leaves as manures is the key.

Landscape Planning of Pondok Tahfidz with Islamic Garden Concept in Durin Simbelang A Village, Pancur Batu

Pancur Batu is one of the districts in Deli Serdang, with the majority of the population being Muslim. But from a large number of the Muslim population, the facilities to channel the spiritual needs of Muslims are relatively few. There are fewer mosques than churches, and schools that teach Islamic knowledge, such as Madrasahs and tahfidz houses, are also relatively few. This research aims to design the landscape of the tahfidz hut area as a place to channel the spiritual needs of Muslims which contain open space, a tahfidz Qur'an building, a place of Muslim worship (Mosque), a coaching area for tahfidz Qur'an students and Muslim visitors. Islamic garden is a concept adopted from the depiction of the beauty of heaven in the Qur'an towards a landscape character. The research method used in this research is the site inventory method, then comparative studies of similar projects, literature studies, and data analysis techniques. The results of this research are in the form of working drawings that include basic concepts, design concepts, and development concepts. The output of landscape planning of Tahfidz boarding school consists of a site plan and illustration drawing. The result of Islamic garden-based landscape planning is to plan a landscape that can be enjoyed optimally and can have a good influence on humans and has sharia rules or restrictions on elements, characters, and activities in Islamic gardens that aim not to associate with Allah SWT.

A Review of Chinese and Western Research on Community Garden Design: A Visualized Analysis Based on CiteSpace

ABSTRACT Under the guidance of the new policy of urban renewal, the concept of community garden is gaining popularity in theory and practice in today’s increasingly tense urban environment. This paper is a review of the research on community gardens. Based on the visualization system of CiteSpace software, it focuses on the analysis of 42 important studies In China and abroad, covering their keywords, research methodology and main findings. Through analysis, this study mainly studies the current knowledge structure, hot topics and research trends in the field of community garden, so as to provide reference for the theoretical research and design practice applied to the field of community garden, and inspire the design of community gardens according to different sites, audiences, scenarios and needs. This study shows that designers and researchers are realizing the importance of promoting civic participation to achieve design optimization and promoting community support for urban landscape systems. Public participation can help designers consider regional culture, religion, history and human needs in a comprehensive manner. At the same time, public participation and gatherings can also promote community identity and sustainable development.

Innovation of Product Competitiveness of Warung Angkringan Based On Ethnographic Perspective

The research activities carried out aim to: Analyze the forms of competitive innovation run by angkringan stall business actors and identify patterns of consumer behavior in angkringan stalls. The research methodology uses qualitative research, ethnographic models. Research informants included: Mbok Rey angkringan stalls, Serlok Lumajang, D Jatayu and Mas Erwin Plaza Lumajang angkringan stalls as well as consumers from each of the angkringan stalls. The results of the study show that innovative forms of product competitiveness run by angkringan stalls include: the use of carts as the hallmark of angkringan stalls that reflect Javanese culture, collaboration on menus for food and drinks by combining traditional and modern concepts, the dominant form of service using the Javanese language to impress more familiar and popular, and the available facilities also support the concept of angkringan stalls, for example, angkringan stalls with traditional concepts, lesehan, garden concepts, cafes and so on. Research findings: the ethnographic concept is able to contribute that culture has an important role in people's lives and activities in running an angkringan stall, as a reflection of the concept of a warung business from Javanese culture or tradition which is inherent in the daily life of the community.