Feathered Friends in the Therapeutic Garden
Therapeutic horticulture gardens are special places designed to promote healing and well-being through engagement with nature. While we often …
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Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture: Register Now for April!
Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture (TH1) welcomes learners into the April 2026 online non-credit course April 6 – May 18 in partnership …
Cultivating Indoor Calm: Houseplants for Winter Wellness
A Living Bridge Through the Winter Months For therapeutic horticulture (TH) facilitators, the changing seasons can present unique challenges. When …
Books About the People-Plant Connection
December is a perfect time to “bookend” the gardening year with some reading to grow our minds after the …
Register Now for TH2: Program Development
Register Now! This is the second course in a four-course series of online, self-paced Therapeutic Horticulture courses, beginning February 16, 2026. Complete …
Reconnecting Through Roots
How Therapeutic Horticulture Benefits Those with Cognitive Loss Cognitive loss, whether due to Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other conditions, can create …
Program Spotlight: Exceptional Gardeners in Durham Public Schools
October is national Farm to School Month, a celebration of connecting students to the many organizations and programs that …
Professional Development Event: Union County
Interested in learning more about why Therapeutic Horticulture works to improve wellness outcomes for all kinds of people? Want …
Sustainability in Therapeutic Horticulture
Nurturing Ourselves, Nurturing Our Planet: How Sustainability Roots Therapeutic Horticulture The gentle act of tending to a plant, feeling the …
2026 Therapeutic Horticulture Course Schedule
NC State Therapeutic Horticulture and the North Carolina Botanical Garden are excited to announce our 2026 Online Therapeutic Horticulture course schedule! All …
August: Safe Pest and Disease Management Practices
Safe Ways to Manage Pests and Diseases in the Summer Therapeutic Horticulture Garden Therapeutic horticulture gardens offer a space for …
Healing Waters: Therapeutic Horticulture and Water Gardening
Therapeutic Horticulture and the Soothing Symphony of Water Gardens July is National Water Gardening Month, a perfect time to reflect …