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Cultivating Resilience: Young Adult Mental Health

By Amy Bruzzichesi

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…

Middle school gardener watering in native plant seedlings

Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for April!

Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture (TH1) welcomes learners into the April 2026 online non-credit course April 6 - May 18 in partnership with the North Carolina Botanical Garden. This course has…

By Amy Bruzzichesi

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,…

By Amy Bruzzichesi

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…

By Amy Bruzzichesi

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…

By Amy Bruzzichesi

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.…

Courtesy of Greg Stivland

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…

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Professional Development Event: Union County

Interested in learning more about why Therapeutic Horticulture works to improve wellness outcomes for all kinds of people? Want to know how plants contribute to our well-being? Curious about how…

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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 –…