Adaptive Gardening Tools for Therapeutic Horticulture Practice
The tools we bring into a therapeutic garden matter more than we might think. From watering cans to long-handled rakes, every tool either supports or …
How Therapeutic Horticulture Nurtures Children and Youth: 6 Growing Benefits
By engaging with soil, plants, and the outdoors, children and youth can explore the enriching experiences that nature uniquely provides, fostering gro…
Client Spotlight: Sienna Senior Living – How Therapeutic Horticulture Grew from a Windowsill Into Year-Round Engagement
What if a therapeutic horticulture program didn't need a greenhouse, a garden plan, or a big budget to get started? For Matthew Harvey, Activation Aid…
How Therapeutic Horticulture Supports Social Work: Practical Tools for Clients and Practitioners
Root in Nature will be releasing a series of blogs that explore the intersections of therapeutic horticulture and allied fields. Each piece will highl…
The Practitioner’s Map: Navigating the 9 Stages of Therapeutic Horticulture Program Growth
Starting a therapeutic horticulture (TH) program can feel like planting seeds in unfamiliar soil - filled with anticipation, hope, and, let’s be hon…
Client Spotlight: Dunham House – Cultivating Patience, Healing, and Community Through Therapeutic Horticulture
Dunham House is a residential treatment facility located on 85 acres in Quebec’s Eastern Townships. It provides a calm, natural setting designed to…
The Importance of Garden Signage: Five Types of Signs to Add to Your Therapeutic Garden
Garden signs play a key role in fostering the connection between people and plants, while also enhancing the overall experience of garden users and vi…
Welcoming Emilee Weaver to Root in Nature: A True Trailblazer in Therapeutic Horticulture
We are beyond thrilled to welcome Emilee Weaver to the Root in Nature community.
For over 25 years, Emilee has been cultivating not only plants, but …
Thank You, Katie: Celebrating Her Contributions to Root in Nature
Change is a natural part of growth, and as we continue to evolve at Root in Nature, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible contributions…
Four Ways to Strengthen Your Therapeutic Horticulture Practice in a Shifting Care Landscape
We hear from recreational therapists, horticultural therapists, and other allied health professionals all the time who are being asked to do more with…