Horticultural Therapy is the engagement of a person in gardening related activities, facilitated by a trained horticultural therapist, to achieve specific treatment goals. In addition to the Therapeutic Horticulture Programs in which the goals of the individual or group are not necessarily defined or documented (such as Powerpoint Presentations and Hands-on Programs), we also offer Horticultural Therapy Contract Services.
A Missouri Botanical Garden horticultural therapist will collaborate with program administrators to define therapeutic goals, and then develop a multi-session program using plants and plant-related activities to help participants achieve these goals.
Some possible activities include:
- Fresh flower arranging
- Plant propagation
- Maintaining a garden
- Vegetable gardening
Programs may be facilitated at the Garden or an offsite location. Overall program length will vary depending upon participants’ goals and program selection.
Current and past clients include:
- Adults with autism
- Children with autism
- Seniors in senior living facilities
- Adults who are blind or visually impaired
- Support groups
- Children in rehabilitation hospitals
For more information and pricing options call the Supervisor of Therapeutic Horticulture at (314) 577-9473 x 76526.