“…For example, the box gardens are small with no commercial aspect or food security emphasis, which leads to differences in motivations and therefore in system dynamics 16 , 27 . As the economic outcomes are limited, it is likely that the non-tangible outcomes, such as joy of gardening, connection with nature, healthy lifestyle and social community, play an important role 28 – 31 . In addition, the social, personal, and ecological benefits have seldom been studied concurrently, especially with regard to factors that contribute to success in achieving these benefits 28 , 32 .…”