Class Objective
Learn about horticultural therapy and what it is.
What is horticultural therapy?
Horticultural therapy is the practice of gardening and other plant based activites as a theraputic strategy to manage psycological conditions such as depression and anxiety. In this module, you will learn about horticultural therapy and different organizations that carry out this practice.
Teacher Resources
Seeing Green: A Therapy Garden
Organizations
Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association
Janet Melrose – Urban Farm School
Mount Royal University Community Garden
Articles
Article: Plants bring peace to gardeners grappling with grief, depression and anxiety
