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Introduction to
Horticultural
Therapy
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
Charles A. Sourby MS Ed. CTRS
2/27/2008
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The People-Plant Connection
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The People-Plant Connection
• Plants and gardening can be part of all
programs that strive to improve the
quality of life.
• Plants provide appealing, adaptable
ways to transform the environment that
we live and work in.
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The People-Plant Connection
• Horticulture and gardening is a popular
leisure activity that offers opportunities
for socialization.
• Is an enjoyable experience that
renews enthusiasm for living.
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The People-Plant Connection
• A developed Horticultural Therapy
program provides the tools for:
– increased physical activity
– increased social activity– increased social activity
– increased cognitive functioning
– increased relatedness to the Natural
world
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The People-Plant Connection
• Horticultural therapy activities enrich
and expand life’s experiences.
• Horticulture activities can facilitate • Horticulture activities can facilitate
clinical goals:
– While adding to the individual's capacity
for enjoyment.
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The People-Plant Connection
• Research has shows that involvement
in therapeutic horticulture programs
maintains or improves life satisfaction
or the quality of life of participants.or the quality of life of participants.
• Kansas State University
• Rusk Institute
• Calvary Hospital
• Palliative Care Institute
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Benefits
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Social Benefits
• Provides endless topics for discussion
where opinions can be freely
expressed
– on an equal level, as one gardener to – on an equal level, as one gardener to
another
• Motivates cooperation among groups
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Social Benefits
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The Garden
• Accessible
• Relaxing
• Educational
• Inviting
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Getting Around the Garden
• Paths & surfaces: paved area must be smooth, level & firm
• Provide good traction at all times
• Ramps must not exceed 5% grade
• Handrails may be needed
• Proper width of paths
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Getting Around
• Provide direct routes through the garden
• Paths shall have a sharp contrast at the
edgeedge
• Provide a large gathering area
• Reduce glare and heat absorption
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Raised Beds
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Enabling Garden Structures
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Enabling Garden Structures
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Enabling Garden Structures
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Enabling Garden Structures
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Enabling Garden Structures
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Enabling Garden Structures
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Garden Tools
• Adapting tools
– Lightweight
– Longer handles
– Smaller blades & tool heads– Smaller blades & tool heads
– Tool handles & grips
– Springs in tools for assistance
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Garden Tools
• Types of tools
– Reaching aids
– Gripping aids
– Leverage aids– Leverage aids
– Cutting aids
–Watering aids
– General garden helpers
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Garden Tools
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Adapting the Plants
• Emphasize plants with interesting
color, scent, texture & form
• Choose plants based on amount of • Choose plants based on amount of
maintenance you can do
• Use plants with four-season interest
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Adapting the Plants
• Use plants that attract birds,
butterflies and other wildlife
• Include edible landscaping• Include edible landscaping
• Use indigenous plants as much as
possible
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Adapting the Plants
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Types of Plants
• Vegetables
• Bulbs
• Annuals• Annuals
• Perennials
• Ornamental grasses
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Perennials
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Perennials
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Types of Plants
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Vegetables
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Ornamental Grasses
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Types of Plants
• Vines
• Herbs
• Shrubs• Shrubs
• Trees
• Fruit trees
– Dwarf fruit trees
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Five Steps to Garden Design
• Base information: size, location, sun
pattern etc.
• Site analysis
• Checklist of wants & needs (wish list)
• Concept plans
• Final design
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Seed Starting Trays
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Hebrew Hospital Home
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Calvary Hospital
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Calvary Hospital
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Calvary Hospital
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Calvary Hospital
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Trumpet Vine & Butterfly Bush
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Contemplation
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References
Rothert, Gene & Laurie Nauffs, The
Enabling Garden,
Taylor Publishing, TX 1993.
Sourby, Charles & Michaela Byrnes, Sourby, Charles & Michaela Byrnes,
Therapeutic Recreation Certification
Study Guide, Therapeutic Recreation
Directory, WV 1999.
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