DESIGNING A GARDEN OF PEACE
AN OPEN PROJECT FOR CUSTOMIZATION
The Garden of Peace is an open project that offers the possibility of customization by participating communities, always within the limits defined in the agreement signed between the custodian and The Garden of Peace association. The association provides the necessary information for an informed choice, allowing the garden to be tailored in harmony with the territory, its inhabitants, and the intended message. Its realization requires careful planning and active community involvement. The garden offers various possibilities for use, generating a sense of peace through a walk among the olive trees from different Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean nations. However, the use of the garden is regulated to ensure the coherence and integrity of the project, prohibiting propagandistic, commercial, or political purposes. The association focuses on supporting small local entities, advising the creation of a multifunctional space next to the garden to promote identity and engage the community. This space can be used for various events, from exhibitions to concerts, conferences, and more. During the implementation phase, the active involvement of students is crucial, allowing them to participate in all aspects of the project, from design to planting the olive varieties. The elders of the community can contribute with their experience, supporting the planting of seedlings and sharing traditional knowledge related to olive cultivation that might otherwise be lost.
CREATING THE GARDEN OF PEACE
Creating the Garden of Peace requires careful planning and active involvement of the entire community. During the design phase, the 21 varieties of olive trees are multiplied at the BMGO (World Olive Germplasm Bank) in Cordova, Spain. The seedlings are sent with a phytosanitary passport, in compliance with EU regulations, ensuring the absence of pathogens specified by the legislation. This guarantees the integrity of the plants and their suitability for the garden’s implementation.
POSSIBLE USES OF THE GARDEN OF PEACE
Creating a Garden of Peace offers various possibilities for use, allowing for the creation of an easily achievable and accessible space for sharing. Through a walk in the garden, among the olive trees from 21 Mediterranean nations and beyond, it is possible to generate a sense of peace and lay the foundation for a positive outlook towards the world and humanity. The project can adapt to any urban solution, offering the necessary flexibility to be integrated into local contexts. However, the project has constraints, and non-compliance by the custodian implies removal from The Garden of Peace website and all related initiatives.
LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF THE GARDEN OF PEACE
The use of the Garden of Peace is regulated by the statutes of The Garden of Peace, which impose certain limitations. Permitted uses include informational, educational, promotional, scientific, and territorial promotion purposes. However, the use of the garden is prohibited for propagandist, commercial, profit-seeking, political, personal, or any other purpose that eludes the ethical spirit of the project at the unquestionable judgment of the association.
POSSIBLE USES OF THE GARDEN OF PEACE
Creating a Garden of Peace offers various possibilities for use, allowing for the creation of an easily achievable and accessible space for sharing. Through a walk in the garden, among the olive trees from 21 Mediterranean nations and beyond, it is possible to generate a sense of peace and lay the foundation for a positive outlook towards the world and humanity. The project can adapt to any urban solution, offering the necessary flexibility to be integrated into local contexts. However, the project has constraints, and non-compliance by the custodian implies removal from The Garden of Peace website and all related initiatives.
LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF THE GARDEN OF PEACE
The use of the Garden of Peace is regulated by the statutes of The Garden of Peace, which impose certain limitations. Permitted uses include informational, educational, promotional, scientific, and territorial promotion purposes. However, the use of the garden is prohibited for propagandist, commercial, profit-seeking, political, personal, or any other purpose that eludes the ethical spirit of the project at the unquestionable judgment of the association.
FOCUS ON SMALL LOCAL COMMUNITIES
The non-profit organization, The Garden of Peace, pays special attention to small, often peripheral, and resource-limited communities, seeking to meet their needs and possibilities. To encourage active community participation and showcase the territory, the organization aims to create a multifunctional space next to the garden that can host concerts, exhibitions, fairs, and recreational activities for children, thereby strengthening the sense of identity and promoting the engagement of young people.
