Therapeutic Horticulture
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Collapse ▲Written by NC State Extension Master Gardener volunteers of Wake County
What is the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Therapeutic Horticulture Program?
The Extension Master Gardener Volunteers of Wake County Therapeutic Horticulture (TH) program was started in 2005 by Catherine Soderberg. As set forth and described by the American Horticultural Therapy Association Definitions and Positions statement, the EMGv TH program uses plants and plant-related activities to improve the well-being of our participants through active and/or passive involvement. We use the positive benefits of human interaction with plants and gardens as a medium to promote human well-being. The focus of the EMGv volunteers of the Therapeutic Horticulture program is on human benefits. The benefits to our participants are always the priority over plant cultivation.
What are the Specifics?
The Therapeutic Horticulture program currently serves 13 sites. We serve retirement and assisted living communities, as well as addiction recovery for teens and adults, those at risk of homelessness, and visually impaired veterans.
Some sites are visited weekly and other sites are on a monthly schedule. This is based on the available clients and Extension Master Gardener volunteer support. Our locations would all LOVE for us to come weekly – but we just can’t do that!
We work with our partners and may provide vegetable gardening and harvesting (to use in the facilities), and plant-related educational programs and activities. Through our visits, we strive to improve the well-being and mental health of our clients. The groups we serve range from 2 – 20 people.
If you have any questions or inquiries, please email the Horticulture Agent Deanna Bigio at dibigio@ncsu.edu.
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- In Sep 2023 the EMGv’s won the Fred Barber Legacy of Service Award for their work at Healing Transitions.
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- Harvest at Healing Transitions Women’s Campus
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- Pressed plants bookmarks
