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Therapeutic
horticulture is about bringing people and plants together
for health and well-being. As a practicing horticultural
therapist Jennifer Cawood has experience of working
with people young and old with a wide range of conditions
using garden spaces and garden activities as a therapeutic
tool.
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Research
supports the therapeutic benefits of garden spaces |
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Throughout
history gardens have been used to aid the healing
process |
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Viewing
natural scenes evokes positive feelings, pacifies
negative emotions, and reduces stress |
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Gardens
make a connection to living things |
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Engaging
people with their environment through horticulture
has proven therapeutic benefits |
Based
in Oxfordshire, SPACE2GROW
can bring therapeutic horticulture directly to you delivering
client centred horticultural packages to suit your needs.
Working with older people for a number of years Jennifer
Cawood has developed expertise with this client group
using adapted tools and specialist techniques to offer
all year round horticulture, inside and out.
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