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Evidence of COVID-19 pandemic influence on well-being produced by urban gardening: a before-after study

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Evidence of COVID-19 pandemic influence on well-being produced by urban gardening: a before-after study

L. S. Tuominen, H. Helanterä, et al.

This before-after study, conducted by Laura S. Tuominen and colleagues, reveals surprising insights into urban box gardening in Turku, Finland during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many found increased value in gardening, the reported benefits paradoxically diminished, suggesting lasting effects of the pandemic on this crucial social-ecological dynamic.

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Abstract
This before-after study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban box gardening in Turku, Finland (2019-2021). The study finds that while the pandemic increased the importance of box gardening for many, contrary to expectations, gardeners reported fewer benefits. This suggests the pandemic's negative influence on well-being extended to urban gardening, highlighting the pandemic's long-term transformative effects on this social-ecological system.
Publisher
npj Urban Sustainability
Published On
Aug 02, 2024
Authors
Laura S. Tuominen, Heikki Helanterä, Patrik Karell, Lauri Rapel, Timo Vuorisalo, Jon E. Brommer
Tags
COVID-19
urban gardening
box gardening
Turku
well-being
social-ecological system
pandemic impact

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