Huerto de las Monjas

About this land node

Overview

Project Vision

To promote local food production

Project Purpose

To support local food security and community gardening in an urban setting.

Project Title

Community Urban Garden

Political Location

Horta-Guinardó, Barcelona, Spain

Ecology & biodiversity

Biodiversity context

Moderate biodiversity

Ecological corridors

Links Horta to nearby areas

Natural boundaries

Urban boundaries of Horta-Guinardó

Ecosystem unity

Mediterranean urban ecosystem

Climate & water

Climate Zones

Mediterranean

Rainfall patterns

Rainy season from October to April, drier summers

Average Rainfall

600-700 mm per year

Temperature Extremes

30°C to 5°C

Average Temperature

15-20°C

Watershed

Barcelona watershed

Nearby water bodies

Near streams (2 km)

Land & terrain

Elevation & slope

100-150 meters, gentle slopes

Landforms

Hilly urban area

Soil Types

Loam soil, enriched

Soil health

Improving through organic practices

Erosion risk

Low, mitigated by vegetation

Renewable resource potential

Solar energy, organic farming

People & history

Land Acknowledgements

Honors historical Barcelona communities

Recent land history

Historically urban, now garden-focused

Regenerative practice

Regenerative Focus

Urban agriculture, community gardening

Regenerative Methodologies

Organic gardening, community management

Environmental objectives

Enhance soil health, increase biodiversity

Community objectives

Engage community, support food security

Community engagement

Public events, volunteer programs

Economic Model

Public funding, donations

Impact

Expressed Impact

Maintained 0.1 hectares, grew 100+ kg produce

Key impact metrics

Garden maintained, produce grown

Visiting & links

Nearest urban centres

3 km from central Barcelona

Website

https://goo.gl/maps/4pYChvP1Sy9rb6ECA

Connections

Nearby