The Soradofarm scheme is putting gardens on top of Japanese railway stations so busy train commuters can grow their own vegetables. There are now five train stations in Japan involved in the garden allotment initiative.
Anyone -- farmers and non-farmers -- can use the gardens. Each user must pay a fee every year and are then allowed to use a three meter-long section. Users have unlimited access to the garden tools and have the option to pay more if they would like their plots weeded regularly.
The train-top gardens give busy commuters the chance to partake in the ritual of home gardening. By making it a communal activity, a sense of community is reinforced. Not to mention the added bonus of promoting locally grown produce. When it comes to this gardening train station revolution, I'm all aboard!
Train Commuter Gardens
The Saradofarm Scheme Lets Train Commuters Garden On-the-Go
Trend Themes
1. Train-top Gardening - The growth of train-top gardens is providing commuters with a chance to take part in home gardening and promoting locally grown produce.
2. Community Gardening - By creating a communal activity, train-top gardens are reinforcing a sense of community amongst users.
3. Pay-to-garden - The garden allotment initiative requires users to pay a fee every year for use, potentially opening up a new revenue stream for railway companies.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - The growth of train-top gardening is promoting locally grown produce and could change the way we view and interact with agriculture.
2. Transportation - The installation of train-top gardens provides a unique opportunity for railway companies to offer innovative and sustainable services to their customers.
3. Real Estate - Train-top gardens are potentially opening up new spaces for gardening and agriculture, leading to new markets for real estate opportunities.