Table 1.

Sample Interview Questions.

Primary Question	Prompts
Tell me about your past experiences, if any, of gardening. This could be when you were a child, indoor container gardening, any experiences you’ve had.	How did you learn about gardening?
I’m interested in what you do in the garden. Can you describe a gardening session?	What happens first when you go out to the garden? What have you planted? How is it doing?
What are some of the feelings that you’ve had when gardening?	Sometimes there’s a range of feelings people have who garden; what have you noticed?
I’d like to know how you define well-being and recovery. What does well-being look like for you?	How do you gauge your well-being on a day-to-day basis?
I’d like to learn more about the social aspect of the gardening. Would you tell me who’s around when you’re gardening and the kinds of conversations that you have?	What’s it like to do your gardening when you’re alone? How does it feel when other people are sharing the garden space with you? What’s your preference?
What would you like to pass on to other people who might be thinking about joining the garden?
How do you think the community could use gardening programs to improve people’s well-being?