To learn more about biological diversity, human wellness and gardening, check out the resources below.

1. Botanic Gardens Conservation International https://www.bgci.org and for locating botanic gardens locally and worldwide: http://www.bgci.org/garden_search.php
2. An excellent book on the topic is Therapeutic Landscapes: An Evidence-based Approach to Designing Healing Gardens and Restorative Outdoor Spaces, by Clare Cooper Marcus and Naomi Sachs (Wiley: 2013). It includes an extensive collection of case studies of different types of healing and therapeutic gardens associated with hospitals, rehabilitative facilities, nursing homes, and hospices. (from https://josephineensign.com/2015/03/18/hospital-healing-gardens/)
3. The Therapeutic Landscape Network has a searchable index ‘Gardens in Healthcare and Related Facilities.’  (from https://josephineensign.com/2015/03/18/hospital-healing-gardens/
4. Here are two articles on the adverse human and environmental effects of glyphosate, a key ingredient in some herbicides including brand name “Roundup” sold as a weed killer and safer alternatives. The articles are published by Drugwatch – a consumer advocacy organization aimed at educating the public on dangerous drugs and medical devices to empower consumers to assert their legal rights. Here are links to articles on gylphosate’s adverse effects: https://www.drugwatch.com/roundup/ and safer alternatives: https://www.drugwatch.com/legal/roundup-lawsuit/
5. “Gardens at School Might Boost Vegetable Availability at Home.” As highlighted in the article, home fruit and vegetable availability is a strong determinant of how much people eat them, and likewise, fruit and vegetable consumption is associated with a number of improved health outcomes. This article explores a study in Preventive Medicine conducted to examine if a school garden might influence whether vegetables are available to children at home. https://www.bluezones.com/2018/08/school-gardens-might-boost-availability-of-vegetables-at-home/
6. Evidence on how urban gardens help citizens and cities to enhance sustainable development. Review and bibliometric analysis. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169204623000853