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• 1. [Article] The Diggable City: Making Urban Agriculture a Planning Priority

  In addition to an inventory of potential urban agriculture sites, the team also conducted a literature review, held focus groups with relevant stakeholders, conducted numerous interviews, and administered ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Diggable City: Making Urban Agriculture a Planning Priority Author: Balmer, Kevin, Gill, James, Kaplinger, Heather, Miller, Joe, Peterson, Melissa, Rhoads, Amanda, Rosenbloom, Paul, Wall, Teak Year: 2005 In addition to an inventory of potential urban agriculture sites, the team also conducted a literature review, held focus groups with relevant stakeholders, conducted numerous interviews, and administered and analyzed surveys. The results of these outreach efforts greatly informed criteria development and recommendations, and expanded our understanding of the potential for urban agriculture in Portland. This project was conducted under the supervision of Sy Adler, Deborah Howe, and Connie Ozawa. A DVD version of this work produced in 2006 can be found at: http://search.library.pdx.edu/PSU:CP71113508690001451 Title: The Diggable City: Making Urban Agriculture a Planning Priority Author: Balmer, Kevin, Gill, James, Kaplinger, Heather, Miller, Joe, Peterson, Melissa, Rhoads, Amanda, Rosenbloom, Paul, Wall, Teak Year: 2005 In addition to an inventory of potential urban agriculture sites, the team also conducted a literature review, held focus groups with relevant stakeholders, conducted numerous interviews, and administered and analyzed surveys. The results of these outreach efforts greatly informed criteria development and recommendations, and expanded our understanding of the potential for urban agriculture in Portland. This project was conducted under the supervision of Sy Adler, Deborah Howe, and Connie Ozawa. A DVD version of this work produced in 2006 can be found at: http://search.library.pdx.edu/PSU:CP71113508690001451 Close

• 2. [Article] Interview with Sonja Andreas, McCoy Gardens, 2010 (audio)

  Interview of Sonja Andreas by Ian McCreary in Portland, Oregon on March 5, 2010. The interview index is available for download.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Interview with Sonja Andreas, McCoy Gardens, 2010 (audio) Author: Andreas, Sonja Year: 2010 Interview of Sonja Andreas by Ian McCreary in Portland, Oregon on March 5, 2010. The interview index is available for download. Title: Interview with Sonja Andreas, McCoy Gardens, 2010 (audio) Author: Andreas, Sonja Year: 2010 Interview of Sonja Andreas by Ian McCreary in Portland, Oregon on March 5, 2010. The interview index is available for download. Close

• 3. [Article] Interview with Darrell Sanders, Cully Community Garden, 2010 (audio)

  Interview of Darrell Sanders by Jeremy Cohen in Portland, Oregon on February 20th, 2010. The interview index is available for download.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Interview with Darrell Sanders, Cully Community Garden, 2010 (audio) Author: Sanders, Darrell Year: 2010 Interview of Darrell Sanders by Jeremy Cohen in Portland, Oregon on February 20th, 2010. The interview index is available for download. Title: Interview with Darrell Sanders, Cully Community Garden, 2010 (audio) Author: Sanders, Darrell Year: 2010 Interview of Darrell Sanders by Jeremy Cohen in Portland, Oregon on February 20th, 2010. The interview index is available for download. Close

• 4. [Article] Interview with Susan Stelljes, Woodlawn Community Garden, 2010 (audio)

  Interview of Susan Stellijess by Stephanie Mackey on March 6th, 2010. The interview index is available for download.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Interview with Susan Stelljes, Woodlawn Community Garden, 2010 (audio) Author: Stelljes, Susan Year: 2010 Interview of Susan Stellijess by Stephanie Mackey on March 6th, 2010. The interview index is available for download. Title: Interview with Susan Stelljes, Woodlawn Community Garden, 2010 (audio) Author: Stelljes, Susan Year: 2010 Interview of Susan Stellijess by Stephanie Mackey on March 6th, 2010. The interview index is available for download. Close

• 5. [Article] The Multicultural Family Learning Gardens at the Learning Gardens Laboratory: An Investigation of Community Collaboration

  This project explores the role of the small-scale polyculture garden in promoting a resilient community, its importance in helping meet nutritional and medicinal needs, and its role as a site for civic ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Multicultural Family Learning Gardens at the Learning Gardens Laboratory: An Investigation of Community Collaboration Author: Morris, Madelyn Mickelberry Year: 2010 This project explores the role of the small-scale polyculture garden in promoting a resilient community, its importance in helping meet nutritional and medicinal needs, and its role as a site for civic and place-based transformative development. The pedagogical principles of sustainability education address the importance of ecological systems, biocultural diversity, social & economic justice, and multicultural perspectives. Framing the garden as a sustainable solution, I will address the need for vibrant local food networks, particularly in low-income areas; social, ecological, and community resilience; opportunities for ecological education; and increased meaningful opportunities for civic engagement. Using a conceptual framework of the garden's social and cultural relevance, commitment to valuing multicultural perspectives, and emphasis upon the validation of the subaltern cultural experience (as opposed to the dominant hegemonic cultural experience), this paper tells the story of my work developing the 2010 Multicultural Family Learning Gardens at the Learning Gardens Laboratory in Portland, Oregon. The Multicultural Family Learning Gardens provides diverse families from the Lane Middle School community with free space to garden at the Learning Gardens Laboratory (LGL), located in the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood of Southeast Portland, Oregon. Free seeds, seedlings, and access to tools and other resources on site are provided. Participating families receive support to help them achieve success in vegetable gardening, and some are paired with experienced Garden Mentors-volunteers drawn from the Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Master Gardener program who assist them throughout the season. Additionally, Portland State University (PSU) students assemble educational gardening materials and resources for families to use and provide volunteer coordination for the project. As project coordinator, I recruit families and support family involvement; develop guidelines and other deliverables; plan, design, and develop the gardens; recruit volunteers and coordinate their efforts; facilitate collaboration of various groups; act as a resource during drop-in gardening times for families; and serve as a contact person and source of information and support for everyone involved in the project. Through describing the process of developing this project at LGL and including details on the experiences of participants, I hope to provide a useful framework that enables continuation and evolution of this project. The insights gained will likely support similar projects across the country, given the growing interest in garden-based projects and issues related to food insecurity, hunger, and health that affect low-income and non-white populations. Title: The Multicultural Family Learning Gardens at the Learning Gardens Laboratory: An Investigation of Community Collaboration Author: Morris, Madelyn Mickelberry Year: 2010 This project explores the role of the small-scale polyculture garden in promoting a resilient community, its importance in helping meet nutritional and medicinal needs, and its role as a site for civic and place-based transformative development. The pedagogical principles of sustainability education address the importance of ecological systems, biocultural diversity, social & economic justice, and multicultural perspectives. Framing the garden as a sustainable solution, I will address the need for vibrant local food networks, particularly in low-income areas; social, ecological, and community resilience; opportunities for ecological education; and increased meaningful opportunities for civic engagement. Using a conceptual framework of the garden's social and cultural relevance, commitment to valuing multicultural perspectives, and emphasis upon the validation of the subaltern cultural experience (as opposed to the dominant hegemonic cultural experience), this paper tells the story of my work developing the 2010 Multicultural Family Learning Gardens at the Learning Gardens Laboratory in Portland, Oregon. The Multicultural Family Learning Gardens provides diverse families from the Lane Middle School community with free space to garden at the Learning Gardens Laboratory (LGL), located in the Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood of Southeast Portland, Oregon. Free seeds, seedlings, and access to tools and other resources on site are provided. Participating families receive support to help them achieve success in vegetable gardening, and some are paired with experienced Garden Mentors-volunteers drawn from the Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Master Gardener program who assist them throughout the season. Additionally, Portland State University (PSU) students assemble educational gardening materials and resources for families to use and provide volunteer coordination for the project. As project coordinator, I recruit families and support family involvement; develop guidelines and other deliverables; plan, design, and develop the gardens; recruit volunteers and coordinate their efforts; facilitate collaboration of various groups; act as a resource during drop-in gardening times for families; and serve as a contact person and source of information and support for everyone involved in the project. Through describing the process of developing this project at LGL and including details on the experiences of participants, I hope to provide a useful framework that enables continuation and evolution of this project. The insights gained will likely support similar projects across the country, given the growing interest in garden-based projects and issues related to food insecurity, hunger, and health that affect low-income and non-white populations. Close

• 6. [Article] Interview with Caitlin Blethen, Growing Gardens, 2009 (audio)

  Interview of Caitlin Blethen by Kristin Milner at Growing Gardens Organization Portland, Oregon on July 29th, 2009. The interview index is available for download.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Interview with Caitlin Blethen, Growing Gardens, 2009 (audio) Author: Blethen, Caitlin Year: 2009 Interview of Caitlin Blethen by Kristin Milner at Growing Gardens Organization Portland, Oregon on July 29th, 2009. The interview index is available for download. Title: Interview with Caitlin Blethen, Growing Gardens, 2009 (audio) Author: Blethen, Caitlin Year: 2009 Interview of Caitlin Blethen by Kristin Milner at Growing Gardens Organization Portland, Oregon on July 29th, 2009. The interview index is available for download. Close

• 7. [Article] Interview with Angela Martin, Village Gardens, 2009 (audio)

  Interview of Angela Martin by Steve Jarosz at Village Gardens, Portland, Oregon on August 6th, 2009. The interview index is available for download.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Interview with Angela Martin, Village Gardens, 2009 (audio) Author: Martin, Angela Year: 2009 Interview of Angela Martin by Steve Jarosz at Village Gardens, Portland, Oregon on August 6th, 2009. The interview index is available for download. Title: Interview with Angela Martin, Village Gardens, 2009 (audio) Author: Martin, Angela Year: 2009 Interview of Angela Martin by Steve Jarosz at Village Gardens, Portland, Oregon on August 6th, 2009. The interview index is available for download. Close

• 8. [Article] Interview with Weston Miller, OSU Extension Service, 2011 (audio)

  Interview of Weston Miller by Jan Steinbock in Portland, Oregon on August 3rd, 2011. The interview index is available for download.

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Interview with Weston Miller, OSU Extension Service, 2011 (audio) Author: Miller, Weston Year: 2011 Interview of Weston Miller by Jan Steinbock in Portland, Oregon on August 3rd, 2011. The interview index is available for download. Title: Interview with Weston Miller, OSU Extension Service, 2011 (audio) Author: Miller, Weston Year: 2011 Interview of Weston Miller by Jan Steinbock in Portland, Oregon on August 3rd, 2011. The interview index is available for download. Close