Living with Fish and Plants

Todays seniors are looking for more activities, engagement and healthy food options.

An Aquaponic Greenhouse is the perfect addition to a senior living or retirement community. A greenhouse can provide a central place for people to gather and engage in the care of plants and fish in a beautiful therapeutic environment

Fresh Healthy Food

Year-round production of vegetables, herbs, and fish means residents have access to nutrient-rich, hyper-local meals with minimal transport or storage time.

Engaging Activities

Gardening, feeding fish, and harvesting crops provide meaningful, low-impact physical activity and a sense of purpose for residents who enjoy hands-on hobbies.

Social Connection

Working together in the greenhouse fosters community interaction, reducing loneliness and encouraging intergenerational programs if local schools or volunteers participate.

Therapeutic Benefits

Being around plants and water can lower stress, boost mood, and improve mental well-being aka. horticultural therapy.

Educational Opportunities

Residents can learn about sustainable farming, healthy cooking, and environmental stewardship, which can be shared with visitors and families.

Sustainability and Branding

A greenhouse showcases the community’s commitment to healthly living and sustainability, which can be appealing to prospective residents and families.

Retirement Community with Greenhouse Concept

Raised Bed Gardening and ADA Accessible Spaces

Planting and harvesting are designed at a comfortable working height and can include wheelchair accessibility

Greenhouses can be the Heart of the Community

Aquaponic greenhouses can be designed to include gathering spaces, in-greenhouse dining and space for other amenities

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Image credit: Ceres Greenhouse Solutions

Interior of Ceres Greenhouse