COMMUNITY GARDEN ARRANGEMENT PHASE 5 ROSE GARDEN

Abstract

The international community service program at the Community Garden (Kebun Komuniti) Phase 5, Taman Mawar, Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, aimed to introduce and strengthen community-based environmental management practices. The activity was designed to address the absence of clear land boundaries in the community garden, which often created confusion, overlapping planting, and conflicts among members. By establishing physical boundaries, the program not only improved spatial organization but also enhanced social cohesion and collective ownership of the communal land. The implementation involved a participatory and collaborative approach, with active involvement of 21 Universitas Riau Kepulauan students, local residents, and the garden management committee. The stages included planning, preparation of tools and materials, collective work in boundary installation, and evaluation of results. The tools used ranged from bamboo and recycled wood for boundary posts to paint markers and cement for reinforcement. The results showed that the boundaries successfully organized the communal garden, prevented land overlaps, and improved the efficiency of cultivation. Moreover, the activity fostered community solidarity and strengthened the sense of belonging through collective participation. From an educational perspective, students gained practical experience in sustainable community-based environmental management. Overall, this initiative demonstrates that small-scale ecological practices can significantly contribute to social harmony, environmental order, and sustainable community development.