The aim of the project was to promote a culture of urban indoor gardening, with the dual benefit of improving the living environment for urban residents and contributing to wider environmental goals. The objectives included the creation of an indoor gardening community, the creation of an educational resource, i.e. a manual on indoor gardening, the organisation of international mobility for knowledge exchange, the development of a dedicated website and promotional video, and the organisation of festivals to disseminate the results of the project and raise awareness. The project also aims to alleviate inequalities by promoting indoor gardening, thereby increasing access to green spaces and promoting environmental awareness among urban youth. The project could have a positive impact on young people's health, as several studies have shown that plants and nature are beneficial to human health. Gardening can make you more peaceful and content, increase self-esteem, improve attention and concentration. It is linked to several objectives of the Erasmus+ programme , but also in particular to the fight against environment and climate change, active citizenship, inclusion and diversity, as well as healthy lifestyle and mental well-being.
The members of the Ab Ovo Association are young adults. Helping young people to spend their free time in a meaningful way is one of the main pillars of the organisation. In support of this, we have created a project called "Urban Mind Gardening" to promote urban indoor gardening, to develop the skills and attitudes of young people in cities towards sustainable, green living through a variety of non-formal learning methods. Most of the members of the Ab Ovo Association are young people living in cities, in condominiums without gardens or yards, but they all have a desire to have a green space, which gave us the idea for this project. The Balázs Orbán Academy Association, based in Cluj-Napoca, was involved in the implementation of the project. In the project, green environment, young people with fewer opportunities and health are closely linked. The participating young people from Budapest and Cluj-Napoca did not have their own gardens or came from less affluent neighbourhoods, so for them, acquiring the skills and knowledge of balcony gardening can be a good way to help them develop their mental and physical well-being.