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Cultivating Resilience: Young Adult Mental Health

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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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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 –…

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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…

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Garden to Wellness: June's Therapeutic Connection

Cultivating Well-being: How National Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Month Thrives with Therapeutic Horticulture June bursts forth in a vibrant display of color and flavor, heralding National Fresh…

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Grow Happiness: Celebrating World Therapeutic Horticulture Day!

Mark your calendars, green thumbs and well-being enthusiasts! Sunday, May 18, 2025, is World Therapeutic Horticulture Day, and Trellis, the leading voice for therapeutic horticulture in Scotland, is…

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Celebrating National Horticultural Therapy Week: Digging Deep into the People-Plant Connection

March is a month bursting with new life, a vibrant reminder of nature's resilience and the promise of growth. It's also the perfect time to celebrate National Horticultural Therapy Week, March 16-22,…

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Bloom Your Way to Wellness: TH and Flower Arranging

February 14 is Valentine’s Day and February 28 is Floral Design Day. Along with the weather in North Carolina not always being welcoming this short month, it’s a perfect opportunity to focus on some…

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A New Year, A New Beginning: Sowing Seeds of Wellness

As we embark on a new year, it's a time for reflection, renewal, and setting intentions. Just as a gardener tends to their seeds, nurturing them with care and patience, we too can cultivate our own…

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The Healing Power of Nature: A Winter Perspective

Winter, with its crisp air and serene landscapes, offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and experience its healing power. While it might seem unusual to recommend spending time outdoors…