GARDEN THERAPY RESOURCES

Organizations, Training Programs, Videos & Books, Articles & Blogs, Tools & Equipment

The following information is provided to assist you in learning more about the professional practice of horticultural therapy and therapeutic garden design. Other helpful resources include organizations, products and tools focused on accessible gardening for people living with physical disabilities.

ORGANIZATIONS

American Horticultural Therapy Association

Thrive

International People Plant Council

Therapeutic Landscapes Network

The Herb Society of America

National Garden Bureau

ARTICLES & BLOGS

Horticulture:  A Therapeutic Tool, by Diane Relf

ASLA Professional Practice Network Blog: Healthcare and Therapeutic Design

Accessible Gardening: A Guide for Making Community Gardens Accessible for all Members, Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo

VIDEOS & BOOKS

CNN Health: Gardening Becomes Healing with Horticultural Therapy

The Profession and Practice of Horticultural Therapy, Rebecca L. Haller, Karen L. Kennedy and Christine L. Capra

Horticulture as Therapy: Principles and Practice, Sharon Pastor Simson & Martha C. Straus, eds.

Therapeutic Landscapes: An Evidence-Based Approach to Designing Healing Gardens and Restorative Outdoor Spaces, Clare Cooper Marcus and Naomi A. Sachs

HORTICULTURAL THERAPY
TRAINING PROGRAMS

Horticultural Therapy Institute, Denver, CO

Other Certification Programs

ADAPTIVE TOOLS

Easi Grip Garden tools set of 3

Easi grip long handle tools

Easi grip Scissors

Foam grips

Billiard and grasping cuffs

Dycem

Plate guard

Ergonomic tools

Shelf liner

Pruning sheers

Light weight compost scoop

Light weight trowel

Adaptive Scissors

Easi grip scissors

Ergonomic ice-cream scoop

Adaptive scissor with base