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
International People Plant Council
ARTICLES & BLOGS
Horticulture: A Therapeutic Tool, by Diane Relf
ASLA Professional Practice Network Blog: Healthcare and Therapeutic Design
VIDEOS & BOOKS
HORTICULTURAL THERAPY
TRAINING PROGRAMS
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Ergonomic Hand Tools from Radius Garden
Light-weight tools from Arthritis Supplies
Light-weight pruners from The Gardener’s Friends
Easy Action Ratchet Pruning Shears from Cate’s Garden
E-Z Reacher Long-handled Pick Up Tool from A.M. Leonard Horticultural Tool & Supply Company
Labor-Saving Garden Carts, Kneelers and Long-Handled Tools from Gardner’s Supply Company
Telescoping Watering Wand from Kinsman Company