028 - How to work in the Therapeutic Horticulture industry

The Wellbeing Garden with Cath Manuel

Episode 028 – How to work in the Therapeutic Horticulture industry.

Therapeutic Horticulture is the process of using plants and garden-based activities to improve the health and wellbeing of people of all ages and abilities. It’s a holistic approach to wellness as garden-based activities help to connect with the mind, body and soul.

It’s also known as Horticultural Therapy, Social and Therapeutic Horticulture, Therapeutic Gardening or Garden Therapy. This will depend on the programs that are provided and your location. In Australia we call it Therapeutic Horticulture.

A person who delivers therapeutic gardening activities is known as a Horticultural Therapist or Therapeutic Horticulturist.

Therapeutic Horticulture is definitely an emerging industry around the world. In some countries it’s more well known and many organisations are providing wonderful programs for their participants.

In this episode I’ll share ways to work in this wonderful field.

I’ll cover;

• What is Therapeutic Horticulture
• Benefits of gardening for health and wellbeing
• Running a business in the field of TH
• Types of programs
• The aims of gardening programs
• How to get started delivering programs as your own business or working for an organisation
• Risk management
• Measuring outcomes
• And a few more tips to guide you along your journey in TH

Enjoy!

Here’s extra ideas that you may find helpful…

• Therapeutic Horticulture Training - https://soiltosupper.com/therapeutic-gardening-training/
• Seasonal Gardening Program - https://soiltosupper.com/learn/
• Podcast episode 026 - What is Therapeutic Horticulture - https://soiltosupper.com/episode-026-what-is-therapeutic-horticulture/
• Example of the therapeutic gardening program I provide - https://soiltosupper.com/therapeutic-gardening-program/
• Podcast episode 025 – How to run a successful gardening program - https://soiltosupper.com/episode-025-how-to-run-a-successful-gardening-program/
• Article – How to Promote Your Business - https://soiltosupper.com/how-to-promote-your-gardening-business-program-or-community-organisation/
• Article - Simple Ways to Starting a Gardening Program- https://soiltosupper.com/simple-ways-to-starting-a-gardening-program/
• Article – How to Stay Safe in the Garden - https://soiltosupper.com/how-to-stay-safe-in-the-garden/
• Maggie Beer Foundation – https://maggiebeerfoundation.org.au/
• Therapeutic Horticulture Australia - https://tha.org.au/
• The Well Gardened Mind by Sue Stuart-Smith – https://www.suestuartsmith.com/book
• 365 Nature by Anna Carlile - https://violadesign.com.au/365-nature/

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Cath xx