Gardening as social enterprise for
resilient communities

Garden-based social enterprises contribute directly to the development of healthy communities, resilient local food systems, and the conservation of biodiversity.  According to the World Health Organization’s most recent data, 15 percent of the world’s growing population includes people with disabilities. Inclusive and interactive landscapes and garden-based programs engage a wide audience in the health benefits of outdoor spaces. In my time at the Chicago Botanic Garden, I created accessible and interactive gardens, nature-based programs and teaching seminars to engage and educate a wide range of populations in the health benefits of green space.