When I talk about Horticultural Therapy with someone new to the field, I’m usually met with excitement and curiosity. People get it. Many feel the pull toward nature-based work or interventions. But then come the practical questions: “How do you convince stakeholders this is worth funding?” “How do you demonstrate the value?” “How can someone […]

One of the most common questions I hear from new and emerging HT professionals is: “How do I pay for all of this?” Seeds, soil, tools, accessible raised beds, adaptive equipment, it adds up quickly. And if you’re working in community settings, long-term care, or non-profit organizations, budgets are often stretched thin. The good news? […]

“Both HT and TH involve human vulnerability. Neither should be approached casually or without adequate therapeutic training.” In recent years, I’ve noticed a mixed, and at times, misleading, understanding of the terms Horticultural Therapy (HT) and Therapeutic Horticulture (TH). Sometimes, people assume that if a professional does not want to pursue in-depth training, they can […]

Most of us who come to this field have a moment of magic: the first time we hear the words horticultural therapy. For me, it was one of those “Wait, that’s a thing??” moments. And once that term crossed my path, the questions quickly followed: Why are there two types- Horticultural Therapy (HT) and Therapeutic […]