At the Medical University of South Carolina the grounds crew strives to make the campus a stress relieving space not only for persons coming for appointments but also urban dwellers who are welcome to stroll the grounds. A good place to start is the Urban Farm with flowers for beauty but also fruits and vegetables, reminders that a healthy diet is a foundation for good health. At that site people casually interact with gardeners also participate in scheduled programs for certain patients, organized community groups who are working on staying limber and fit and even a program for selected youth who benefit from planning and working on a project to its completion. For those who can’t get down on their knees, raised beds and containers are integrated into the space so those with physical limitations enjoy the benefits of social interaction.
An urban farm as MUSC
