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Do you love plants and gardening? Horticulture may be your new leisure activity! Research shows participation in this activity produces many benefits including increased attention span/ focus, increase in communication skills, relieve tension, develop and increase daily living skills, and relieve stress. There are 4 types of horticulture! It can be done individually or in a group. Explore each one below:
Horticulture Therapy: activities led by a trained therapist to reach goals and objectives.
Therapeutic Horticulture: a leader is trained to use horticulture as a way to improve well-being through active/passive activities with plants.
Vocational Horticulture: focuses on training individuals to work in the horticulture industry.
Social/ Community Horticulture: leisure or recreational activity related to plants and gardening. The focus is on social interaction and horticulture activities.
Want to give horticulture! Search for groups near you or try this activity below:
Mini Greenhouse
Materials : Empty strawberry container, soil, seeds
- Fill the bottom of container with about 2/3 with a seed starting soil (not potting soil) and plant the seeds following the instructions on the package.
- Since the bottom already has holes, the water drains easily. The lid keeps a bit more moisture in to help the seeds germinate. Set them where they get some sunlight, and make sure they stay moist!
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