D-Backs Greens Vertical Garden's Growth in 1 Year
A year ago, the Arizona Diamondbacks added D-backs Greens, a vertical urban garden, sponsored by UnitedHealthcare, at Chase Field to provide sustainability and educational opportunities each season. D-backs Greens is located on the northwest wall of the stadium, just outside the main gates and is visible to all fans. D-backs Greens contains nearly 200 assorted herbs, including sweet basil, chives, garlic chives, lavender, oregano, rosemary and more that changes seasonally. The garden was designed and created by a local company, Flower Street Urban Gardens, and features 180-square feet of vertically-hanging planting space. With the support of UnitedHealthcare, the D-backs uses D-backs Greens as an educational tool to teach fans about sustainability efforts and encourage healthy eating. As part of the D-backs' sustainability efforts, the team utilizes compost produced in part from organic material collected from ballpark kitchens to enrich and enhance the soil in the garden.