Therapeutic horticulture uses gardening and nature-based activities to support physical and mental wellbeing. Experiencing the calming effects of working with soil and plants, participants practice fine and gross motor skills, improve focus, memory, and sensory processing, and foster creativity and social skills.

Programs are between 30 and 60 minutes long and tailored to small to medium size groups. Adaptive tools for all abilities are provided. All materials are non-toxic and safe. 

Program pricing is customized and reflects group size, location, session length, and the specific activities or materials requested. Please contact us for a personalized quote.

PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES

Garden Club 

This program introduces basic indoor and outdoor gardening skills such as sowing, propagating, pruning, plant care, and seed harvesting. We grow vegetables, herbs, perennials, and balcony tea gardens in planter boxes and containers of varying sizes.

Seasonal Floral Arrangements 

We create floral arrangements inspired by the changing seasons, holidays, solstices, and equinoxes. This session combines fine motor skills, creativity, and encourages shared reflection on the changing seasons. 

Feeling Rooted 

We practice gentle transplanting techniques while reflecting on personal experiences of being “transplanted” when moving and adjusting to new places and becoming rooted in a new community. This session combines fine motor skills, reminiscing, and mindful plant care. 

Growing Together: Mini Terrarium Workshop   

We work in pairs to create a mini terrarium. Shared tasks include choosing a preferred design and materials, transplanting, and watering. This hands-on collaboration encourages focus on the task at hand and allows families and friends to learn a new shared skill. 

Understories and Overstories    

We share memories and personal experiences inspired by a featured plant, using its life cycle as a framework for storytelling and reflection. This program fosters social connection, inviting participants to actively share their own stories or simply listen, reflect, and enjoy. 

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PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Soil and Nature Exploration Station   

This sensory-rich experience allows children to become comfortable with natural materials and discover the textures, colors, and other properties of soils and sands. We use hands and tools to explore the differences between these materials and observe how each changes and responds to wind and water. Mud pies are encouraged! Those who wish can plant seeds in small pots to take home. 

Jewelry Workshop   

We create colorful plant jewelry by threading beads on houseplants or herbs. This gentle and slow-pace activity helps strengthen focus, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination. Participants take home their beaded plants with extra beads to continue the projects.

Seeds on the Move   

We explore how different seeds are spread by water, wind, animals, and even seed pod explosions! We create our own wildflower seed balls to take home and team up for a wind and water seed race. This program supports children’s fine and gross motor skills and encourages social interaction and team spirit. 

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