Why bring up gardens in a business website? Think it is a silly idea?
We bring it up because gardens represent an interesting set of paradigm shifts for home economics and business: burden to opportunity; obscure notion to practical choices; and unexpected opportunities from being practical. It is opportunity in sustainability. A typical Victory Garden can produce $2100-$2500 worth of produce on a 1/25 of an acre of land. Want to look into the economics of one such garden, check out Roger Dorians economic breakdown of his harvest on a his home plot. Business have a lot more land/ surface to work with. In some cases equivalent to a small farm, especially if you include the roof. So, How big is your company’s roof or back lawn? Business gardens like Victory Gardens have their own perks/ hidden opportunities. Here are just some practical reasons to rethink your green business landscape or building design and go garden and/or go green roof. Health – Physical: • Gets people outside • Gets people exercise, especially if they tend the garden as well • Provides
