Four Ways to Strengthen Your Therapeutic Horticulture Practice in a Shifting Care Landscape
We hear from recreational therapists, horticultural therapists, and other allied health professionals all the time who are being asked to do more with…
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The Power of Research in Therapeutic Horticulture: Why Evidence-Based Practice Matters
Horticultural therapy and therapeutic horticulture enhance mental, physical, and emotional well-being, reducing stress and improving motor and cogniti…
Client Spotlight: How Extend-A-Family Kingston Uses Therapeutic Horticulture to Empower Communities
A 7-step guide to help you plan and design therapeutic garden. Drawing from the expertise of Bird’s Foot Design Studio and Trellis, as well as our T…
7 Step Guide to Planning and Designing Therapeutic Gardens
A 7-step guide to help you plan and design therapeutic garden. Drawing from the expertise of Bird’s Foot Design Studio and Trellis, as well as our T…
Year in Review & Looking Ahead to 2025
As we approach the end of the year, I’m settling into my annual ritual of reflecting on the past year, and sharing those reflections with you!
Virtual Therapeutic Horticulture: Enabling Access to Healing and Connection
In this article, we will explore the benefits and challenges of virtual therapeutic horticulture, best practices for facilitators and examples of succ…
Nature Mindfulness: Activities for Practitioners to Engage with Participants
On this World Mental Health Day, we want to share how practitioners can integrate mindfulness with plants into therapeutic sessions. Whether your clie…
Therapeutic Horticulture for Older Adults: Practical Steps for Enhancing Your Care Program
The aging population is rapidly growing, with many older adults seeking ways to enhance their quality of life. Did you know that therapeutic horticult…
Root in Nature: Empowering Therapeutic Horticulture Professionals
In this article we discuss how we are empowering therapeutic horticulture professionals through our CTHP™ certification and the GrowTH Network. It f…
Cultivation of Human Health Through Horticulture: Insights and Reflections from the International People Plant Symposium
The International People Plant Symposium 2024 (IPPS) was held in Reading, UK from July 10th to 12th, 2024, brought together a diverse group of profess…