Socio-Cultural Appropriateness of the Use of Historic Persian Gardens for Modern Urban Edible Gardens

Historic Persian Gardens, renowned for their aesthetic and cultural significance, demonstrate remarkable potential as models for modern urban edible gardens. Research indicates that integrating elements of formal landscape design, non-edible decorative plants, and traditional artwork can enhance attractiveness while maintaining functionality. A key finding is the suitability of these gardens for food production when productive units with edible plants are separated from public areas by central meeting spots populated with aesthetic plants. This separation allows for gardening activities without disturbing visitors' experiences. The study, conducted through field studies in six recognized Persian Gardens across four provinces of Iran using qualitative analysis, underscores the multifunctionality and health-promoting qualities of these gardens, offering practical implications for sustainable urban planning and landscape architecture.

Amani-Beni, M., Xie, G., Yang, Q., Russo, A., & Khalilnezhad, M. R. (2021). Socio-Cultural Appropriateness of the Use of Historic Persian Gardens for Modern Urban Edible Gardens. Land, 11(1), 38. https://doi.org/10.3390/land11010038