Why gardening?

Why did we choose gardening for our project in this chapter?

Gardening is one of the oldest hobbies. It has periods of upswings, as was the case with the pandemic. While gardening can be embraced at many levels, technology can enhance it, reduce fear of failure, and serve as an educational tool. Sensors and response mechanisms such as watering or lighting tools can help with plants that require extra care, including some houseplants, water plants, orchids, and bonsai trees.

Besides being a generic hobby, gardening can also be used to grow food efficiently in resource-starved environments such as urban settings. With more people living in such settings, it is increasingly important for people to be able to grow at least some of their own food. Homegrown food can also lead to healthy eating and living habits and provide other advantages such as reducing stress and improving mental health. Gardening and urban agriculture on any scale can also help endangered bees...