The field of tension of community gardens

Community-operated gardens are as diverse as the plants that grow and thrive within them. Educational, intercultural, integrative, ecological, and socially motivated projects can be found not only in urban areas but also in rural settings, each backed by various approaches, ideas, and philosophies. The projects in Lower Austria particularly illustrate how young and diverse the gardening scene is here and how meaningful community gardens can be. With this book, the author and the association "Nature in the Garden" aim to support all those interested in community gardens, gardening, and social-political aspects. Topics ranging from the initiation, design, and maintenance of gardens, to collaboration and work organization, as well as community-oriented goals, are discussed, covering all the relevant issues for community gardeners and interested parties.