Horticulture therapy activities

Gardening is an excellent activity for kids of any age and has been known to improve a child's physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Many adults can attest to the positive effects of gardening on their lives. Gardening is actually good, gentle exercise, that reduces stress and

Too often individuals with disabilities and those in residential facilities get limited opportunities to interact with nature. This is unfortunate because a connection with the natural world offers many health benefits. Among other things, time in nature triggers a calming effect where one could gain new perspectives while disconnecting from the screens begging for attention.

Sensory Garden Plants

Winter Gardening is a fantastic activity to introduce to kids. So many vegetables and fruit you can grow in winter and indoor projects and crafts to try.

Consider these horticultural activities for your therapeutic programs in winter.

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Garden ecotherapy extends beyond tending to the garden. There are many activities surrounding it and they come with a multitude of benefits.

Figure 2. (Relf, 2005) - "The origins, development and perceived effectiveness of horticulture-based therapy in Victoria"