Cultivating Wellness

Root in Nature connects people with the healing power of plants to improve their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.

The benefits of Horticultural Therapy

Horticultural Therapy is a practice that uses plants, horticultural activities, and the garden landscape to promote well-being for its participants. There is growing research on the physical, mental & emotional health benefits of engaging people in garden and nature activities.
Cognitive and Intellectual
  • Improves self-esteem and reduces depression
  • Improves sleep and cognitive issues in dementia patients
  • Increases engagement and improves mood
Physical
  • Supports cardiovascular health
  • Modifies progression of coronary heart disease by addressing associated anxiety and stress
  • Boosts the absorption and retention of Vitamin D
Emotional
  • Protects and preserves mental health
  • Helps to maintain a sense of purpose, confidence and worth
  • Improves mood state and fosters emotional restoration
Social
  • Reduces isolation by increasing social connections and interacting in a group setting
  • Promotes a sense of inclusion and belonging
  • Builds connections
Creative
  • Prevents boredom and provides stimulation of sensory perceptions
  • Stimulates creativity by engaging in creative exercises
  • Fosters imagination
Spiritual
  • Connect to past and personal history
  • Generates meaning through engagement in purposeful activities
  • Fosters gratitude

Earth in your hands, peace in your mind.

Horticultural therapy consists of connecting people with plants and nature leading individuals to experience a wide range of benefits such as reducing stress and anxiety, supporting cardiovascular health, increasing social connections, and developing positive coping strategies.

Efficient, effective and all natural.

Improve the mental health of your patients or residents with engaging, affordable and easy-to-implement programs and activities. With just a couple of hours of training, you will be able to bring the power of plants to the benefit of those in your care.

Garden of knowledge.

Much like the roots of a tree, we focus on cultivating a community that is deeply interconnected and supportive. It is nourished by an extensive list of evidence-based activities, courses and seminars to help you and your practice blossom and grow.

Intro to Therapeutic Horticulture Course

This virtual, self-paced course teaches how to facilitate, adapt and evaluate therapeutic horticulture activities. It also provides foundational horticulture and safety training and equips students with the skills to facilitate activities with individual clients and small groups.

Programs & Services

Horticultural Therapy is a practice that uses plants, horticultural activities, and the garden landscape to promote well-being for its participants. There is growing research on the physical, mental & emotional health benefits of engaging people in garden and nature activities.
Nature at Work is a one-hour live virtual seminar that helps you navigate the intersection of human health and nature. Current research validates the power of nature to restore and improve mental and physical health, as well as to spur creativity and innovation.
Garden Club is a six week program that teaches youth how to grow food while promoting mental, social, and emotional wellbeing. Activities include seed planting, transplanting, nature crafts, scavenger hunts, harvesting and more!
Learn to kickstart your garden while cultivating inner balance and tranquility with our five weekly one-hour courses.

Join the Community

GrowTH – Grow Therapeutic Horticulture is a supportive online international community of horticultural therapists, practitioners, and other professionals delivering plant and nature-rooted sessions.

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Root in Nature connects people with the healing power of plants to improve their overall mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.

Our online GrowTH community provides members with access to a database of activities, events and resources, as well as a place to connect with horticultural therapists from around the world.

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