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!
Category: Blog
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…
6 Benefits of having a Certified Therapeutic Horticulture Facilitator – CTHF™ Certification
As a dedicated therapeutic horticulture practitioner, you understand the importance of continuous learning and professional growth. Our Advancing Skil…
GrowTH Network Member Feature: Rebecca Reimer
Every month we spotlight a member of the GrowTH Network in The Root Beat newsletter. This month we are featuring Therapeutic Horticulture practitioner, Rebecca Reimer.…
Plant Care = Self Care: Mind, Body & Soil™ Series
From the gentle act of seed saving, the mindful practice of companion planting and the resilience found in the face of change during transplanting, ea…
Your Ultimate Guide to Sensory Garden Plants & Their Therapeutic Benefits
Sensory gardens are therapeutic landscapes designed to engage the senses—sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing—creating a unique environment tha…