Horticultural Therapy is

A therapeutic, rehabilitative, and educational discipline using plants, gardening, and other activities in nature as motivational tools to improve the social, psychological and physical well-being of children and adults of all abilities.

Horticultural Therapy Programs

Have broad applications for persons with special needs and are commonly used in residential care facilities, schools, hospitals, mental health facilities and prisons.

Benefits of Horticultural Therapy

promotes active involvement and exercise

provides sensory stimulation

offers opportunities for structured socialization

builds increased self-confidence

develops improved concentration, motivation, manual dexterity and work skills