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Feathered Friends in the Therapeutic Garden

Therapeutic horticulture gardens are special places designed to promote healing and well-being through engagement with nature. While we often focus on the plants and the direct interaction…

Cultivating Indoor Calm: Houseplants for Winter Wellness

A Living Bridge Through the Winter Months For therapeutic horticulture (TH) facilitators, the changing seasons can present unique challenges. When the outdoor garden freezes or becomes inaccessible,…

Books About the People-Plant Connection

December is a perfect time to "bookend" the gardening year with some reading to grow our minds after the outdoor growing season has come to a close. After you've put your garden to bed, here are a…

Register Now for TH2: Program Development

Register Now! This is the second course in a four-course series of online, self-paced Therapeutic Horticulture courses, beginning February 16, 2026. Complete all four online courses to earn a…

Reconnecting Through Roots

How Therapeutic Horticulture Benefits Those with Cognitive Loss Cognitive loss, whether due to Alzheimer's, dementia, or other conditions, can create a profound sense of isolation and disorientation.…

Program Spotlight: Exceptional Gardeners in Durham Public Schools

October is national Farm to School Month, a celebration of connecting students to the many organizations and programs that have growing plants and children in common! A program here in North Carolina…

Sustainability in Therapeutic Horticulture

Nurturing Ourselves, Nurturing Our Planet: How Sustainability Roots Therapeutic HorticultureThe gentle act of tending to a plant, feeling the soil with our fingertips, and witnessing new growth –…

2026 Therapeutic Horticulture Course Schedule

August: Safe Pest and Disease Management Practices

Safe Ways to Manage Pests and Diseases in the Summer Therapeutic Horticulture GardenTherapeutic horticulture gardens offer a space for healing and growth, and managing pests and diseases safely is…

Healing Waters: Therapeutic Horticulture and Water Gardening

Therapeutic Horticulture and the Soothing Symphony of Water Gardens July is National Water Gardening Month, a perfect time to reflect on the profound connection between water and well-being. While we…