Did you know that plants and plant products can be used to improve people's cognitive, physical, psychological,
and social functioning? Well, they can, and Horticulture as Therapy is the book to show you how! If you are already
familiar with the healing potential of horticultural therapy, or even practice horticultural therapy, this book
will help you enrich your knowledge and skills and revitalize your practice. You will learn how horticultural therapy
can be used with different populations in a variety of settings, what resources are available, effective treatment
strategies, and the concepts behind horticultural treatment.
The first comprehensive text on the practice of horticulture as therapy, this one-of-a-kind book will enable the
profession to educate future horticultural therapists with fundamental knowledge and skills as they embark on careers
as practitioners, researchers, and educators. You come to understand the relationship between people and plants
more deeply as you learn about:
vocational, social, and therapeutic programs in horticulture
special populations including children, older adults, those who exhibit criminal behavior, and those with developmental
disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health disorders, or traumatic brain injury
use of horticultural therapy in botanical gardening and community settings
adaptive gardening techniques
applied research
documentation and assessment in horticultural practice
Horticulture as Therapy establishes, integrates, and communicates a foundation of knowledge for horticultural therapists,
other therapists, horticulturists, students, research scientists, gardeners, and others interested in this special
and unique kind of therapy. By reading Horticulture as Therapy, you will see how you can make a difference in the
health and well-being of so many people, today and tomorrow.
Translated into Greek!
Table of Contents
Part I: The Practice of Horticultural Therapy
Development of the Profession of Horticultural Therapy Practice
People-Plant Relationship
Vocational, Social, and Therapeutic Programs in Horticulture
Part II: Specialized Populations for Horticultural Therapy Practice
Stroke, Spinal Chord, Physical Disabilities, and Horticultural Therapy Practice
Traumatic Brain Injury and Horticultural Therapy Practice
Developmental Disabilities and Horticultural Therapy Practice
Mental Illness and Horticultural Therapy Practice
Children and Youth and Horticultural Therapy Practice
Older Persons and Horticultural Therapy Practice
Substance Abuse and Criminal Behavior and Horticultural Therapy Practice
Part III: Settings for Horticultural Therapy Practice
Outside Space and Adaptive Gardening: Design, Techniques, and Tools
Inside Space and Adaptive Gardening: Design, Techniques, and Tools
Botanical Gardening: Design, Techniques, and Tools
Community Gardening: Design, Techniques, and Tools
Part IV: Skills for Horticultural Therapy Practice
Consultation Services for Horticultural Therapy Practice
Applied Research for Horticultural Therapy Practice
Documentation, Program Evaluation, and Assessment
Horticultural Therapy Practice in the Future
