Horticultural Therapy – Garden Therapy
Horticultural Therapy is also known as garden therapy (from Lat. hortus meaning garden). It dates back to antiquity – Hippocrates himself stated that “nature is a medicine for every disease”. In the course of evolution, humans were shaped in nature and form an inseparable part of it.
What do the sessions involve?
Horticultural therapy uses plants and garden work to improve physical and mental health. Sessions include active work with plants (planting, maintenance, plant arrangements) and passive relaxation in nature.
Benefits for participants
The surrounding greenery and flowers awaken all the senses. Contact between children and nature fosters the development of imagination and creativity, reduces nervous tension, trains fine motor skills, and teaches patience.
Photos from Activities and Ranch
Photography: Stanisław Skotnicki Fotografia and the Llamerada Foundation archive. Click on a photo to enlarge.
