Workplace vegetable gardens is increasing in popularity and builds upon an increasing trend of vertical and rooftop gardens, at-home growing and community gardening
Office gardens
Title: Elevating Urban Sustainability: Holistic Oasis Office's Vertical Edible Gardens
Introduction:
Step into the future of urban sustainability with Holistic Oasis Office's innovative vertical edible gardens. Designed to transform office spaces into lush, green havens, these living walls breathe new life into the workplace while promoting environmental impact and wellness.
The Holistic Oasis Office vertical gardens showcase a vibrant array of edible plants and herbs, offering employees the opportunity to connect with nature, indulge in fresh, organic produce, and participate in the cultivation process. By integrating these thriving ecosystems into the office environment, we're fostering a culture of sustainability and well-being that benefits both people and the planet.
This cutting-edge approach to urban greening can elevate the workspace, boost employee morale, and contribute to a greener, more resilient future. A win win situation.
There are many appealing factors of having a communal sustainable veggie patch in a workspace
The benefits of growing and harvesting your own food does not have to only happen at home or at your community garden.
Have you thought about growing food at work?
Benefits of growing edibles in the office:
- Plants help purify the air by absorbing pollutants. They can also reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. High levels of CO2 can cause headaches, drowsiness and difficulty concentrating.
- Optimise unused spaces: balconies or otherwise unutilised indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Provides an incentive to staff to get up from their desks, to observe and interact with the plants.
- Good mood. Indoor plants and greenery lead to a significant reduction in anxiety, depression and fatigue, thereby increasing productivity, creativity and overall mental health of staff.
- Encourages staff to begin growing food at home as well as eating fresh seasonal produce.
- Fosters staff community connectedness and positive relationships.
- Consciousness. It feels so good to be able to create meals with what we’ve grown ourselves.
We know exactly what is involved, namely only nature. But we also know how much work and what resources we have spent to grow the vegetables
What conditions are needed:
- An indoor or outdoor area that receives at least 5-6 hours of natural sunlight per day.
- Ideally north-facing, floor to ceiling windows (or windowsills for smaller plant
- Raised garden beds or pots.
- A coordinator or designated team to ensure ongoing maintenance of the garden.
What to grow:
- Salad leaves and greens (lettuce, spinach, silverbeet, herbs) = ideal for beginners, suitable for indoor or outdoor with low light.
- Roots (carrot, parsnip, beetroot) = suitable for indoor or outdoor.
- Fruit trees = can be potted, ideal for balconies or deck areas.
https://foodfromhome.org/2021/04/16/gardening-and-greenery-in-the-workplace-a-workers-retreat/
https://sustainableurbandelta.com/12-restaurants-growing-their-own-food/
When the basis of life, food, comes from our own garden, this not only gives an enormous appreciation and a direct reference to what lands on the plate, but also an unbelievable satisfaction.
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