Table 3 Post-program feasibility outcomes (n = 29)
Feasibility outcome and program goal | Goal achieved (yes/no), % (n) |
|---|---|
Acceptability: Post-program rating of good/excellent (v. satisfactory/poor) from at least 70% of participants | Yes, achieved for 93% of participants (27) |
Demand: Overall session attendance rate of 70% | Yes, achieved 81% overall attendance ratea |
Practicality: At least 70% of participants were able to start a garden and grow fruits and vegetables | Yes, achieved for 96% of participants (28) |
Individual practical gardening activities: At least 70% of participants completed 7 of 10 activities | Yes, achieved for 86% (25) |
 Choosing a garden site | Yes, 100% (29) |
 Completing the soil test | No, 59% (17) |
 Starting a cool season (spring) garden | No, 55% (16) |
 Starting a warm season (summer) garden | Yes, 93% (27) |
 Starting a fall garden | No, 51% (15) |
 Tending the garden weekly | Yes, 86% (25) |
 Controlling garden pests | Yes, 76% (22) |
 Weeding | Yes, 90% (26) |
 Harvesting from the garden | Yes, 93% (27) |
 Incorporating garden produce into meals | Yes, 90% (26) |