My horticultural interests (even before I found HT) have always pulled me toward herbs more than any other plant group. There’s something about their immediacy, their generosity, and their sensory richness that keeps me coming back. If I’m planning a new program or walking through a garden deciding what to bring into a session, herbs […]

Explore a collection of winter HT program ideas to support connection, creativity, and goal-driven horticultural therapy practice.

HT & TH at Evanmorr Acres- Farm-Based Horticultural Therapy  This fall marked the close of my first year facilitating Horticultural Therapy (HT) and Therapeutic Horticulture (TH) programming with the Nanaimo Association for Community Living (NACL) at Evanmorr Acres. It has been both the fulfillment of a long-term goal and a beautiful learning curve that has […]

One of the most common questions I hear from new and emerging HT professionals is: “How do I pay for all of this?” There are creative, practical ways to fund your horticultural therapy programs without breaking the bank.

This post is about thinking outside the (planter) box.