Welcome to ABÔDE R+D

Local Wellness +
Nutritious Solutions

Transforming underutilized spaces into sources of food and therapeutic eco-services

SOME BACKGROUND ON OUR INITIATIVE

Homegrown Health & Nutrition Solutions

Welcome to our Therapeutic Food Gardening Service, where we transform under-utilized spaces into vibrant gardens where both plants and people thrive. Our services cater to individuals and organizations seeking to grow their own food and medicinal plants.

Unlike traditional landscaping, we prioritize building our clients' practical knowledge and skills, ensuring they maximize the benefits of their therapeutic gardening projects.

Our Services

Our Services

Transforming Communities Through Therapeutic Gardens and Sustainable Food Systems

Aged Care

Our gardens provide aged care facilities with accessible, safe spaces where seniors can cultivate fresh, homegrown produce. These gardens promote physical and emotional well-being while empowering residents with practical skills and a deeper understanding of nutritional benefits.

Key Benefits:
- Improved physical activity and mental health
- Access to fresh, nutritious produce
- Opportunities for skill-building and engagement

Disability Care

We design inclusive and accessible gardens that enable individuals with disabilities to grow their own food. These therapeutic environments foster self-reliance, personal growth, and practical life skills while promoting overall well-being.

Key Benefits:
- Therapeutic gardening for physical and mental health
- Skills development and independence
- Accessible, inclusive design

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Schools, Education, and
Youth Programs

Using nature as an outdoor classroom, we engage young people through gardening and creative arts. These programs teach horticulture, sustainability, and healthy living, fostering a deep connection with the natural world and practical, employable skills.

Key Benefits:
- Hands-on learning in sustainability and horticulture
- Creative engagement through arts and gardening
- Improved health awareness and life skills

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Social Services and
Faith Communities

We collaborate with local landholders and community organizations to design and maintain food and medicinal garden hubs. These spaces promote food security, wellness, and economic development while fostering community cohesion.

Key Benefits:
- Enhanced food security and wellness
- Skills training for community members
- Strengthened community bonds

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Food System Design
and Commercial Installation

We assist businesses in creating innovative green spaces and localized food production systems. From market gardens to hydroponics and aquaponics, we help our clients achieve sustainable and profitable solutions.

Key Benefits:
- Showcase sustainable food production innovations
- Tailored designs for diverse industries
- Circular economic benefits

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Skill Building for Aged Care
and Disability Providers

We offer specialized training for aged care and disability service providers to develop therapeutic horticulture capabilities. This service equips providers with nature-based therapy techniques and practical skills to enhance their offerings.

Key Benefits:
- Expanded therapeutic interventions
- Professional skill-building
- Improved care outcomes

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Urban Planners and
Property Developers

Leveraging cutting-edge research in urban transformation and food systems, we support planners and developers committed to sustainable and equitable development. Our expertise informs policies, programs, and projects that enrich urban environments.

Key Benefits:
- Case studies and design research
- Prototype testing and innovation
- Sustainable urban food solutions

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Community and
Social Housing Amenities

We provide comprehensive services to design and maintain food and medicinal garden hubs for housing cooperatives, social housing, and community housing providers. These amenities significantly improve residents' quality of life by offering fresh, homegrown food and therapeutic spaces.

Key Benefits:
- Improved nutritional and medicinal access
- Resident-led design and operation
- Enhanced community well-being

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What are you working on? Let’s collaborate.

What are you working on? Let’s collaborate.

Let us know how we can help with your projects and goals.

Let us know how we can help with your projects and goals.

dj@aboderesearch.com


Western Sydney
Minneapolis / St. Paul

ABÔDE R+D


Transformative change
Through innovation and collaboration

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