Table 2 Responses of gardeners regarding attitudes and practices in the community garden

When did you join a community garden for the first time?

  < 1 year

29

10.9

 Between 1 and 5 years

122

46

 Between 6 and 10 years

53

20

  > 10 years

61

23

How long do you stay on average in community garden?

 Between 30 min and 1 h

33

13.5

 Between 1 and 2 h

78

31.8

  > 2 h

130

53.1

What motivates you to participate in a community garden? (multiple answers allowed)

 For the pleasure of gardening

199

79.6

 Growing your own fruits and vegetables

179

71.6

 Enhancing social connections

157

62.8

 Participating in outdoor activities

123

49.2

 Participating in physical activities

78

31.2

 Showing children how to garden

73

29.2

In this garden, what activities do you practice? (multiple answers allowed)

 Growing fruits and/or vegetables

235

91.1

 Planting ornamental plants and/or flowers

176

68.2

 Participating in workshops

109

42.2

 Performing do-it-yourself activities

36

14