Growing with Gardening

“The best horticultural therapy text that has been written. It is exactly what activity therapists, volunteers, and horticultural therapists have needed for a long time.” — Richard H. Mattson, Kansas State University

“The book allows even the poorest green thumb to be successful and provides year-round activity options that enable staff members to create individualized programs for their clients.” — Kris Achhamer, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

“Especially good for people who have little or no gardening experience. The book’s craft ideas, proposed uses for finished products, and field trip suggestions are particularly helpful.” — Minnie S. Jefferson, Group Home Manager

“The book helps novices develop and implement a goal-oriented horticulture program to meet the needs of a clientele of varying ages and abilities.” — Laury Troeleman, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

“The best, most comprehensive, book I have read about horticultural therapy.” — Debbie Birk, Horticultural Therapy Coordinator Growing with Gardening offers step-by-step guidance in planning a year-round horticultural program for therapy, recreation, or education. Developed under the auspices of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, it features more than 250 activities, organized by month, ranging from designing a raised plant bed and building a wheelchair-accessible garden to constructing a plant press and creating crafts from natural plant materials. More than 200 illustrations complement the clear, concise text.