The Growing Difference: .....natural Success Through Horticultural Based Programming

This manual shares thirty five horticultural-based activities appropriate for serving a variety of ages and abilities. Each project has been tested and fine tuned by the author in her work settings. The activities are particularly effective for use by teachers, recreation therapists, activities professionals, occupational therapists, beginning horticultural therapists and in-home-caregivers. Each activity/intervention comes with a photo of the project, step by step instructions and a helpfulhints page. Additional information, including developing goals/objectives, horticultural therapy resources, tools for the program, tips on serving those with memory loss and more is included in the manual. This is a dynamic tool for anyone wishing to add a nature component to their existing services. All of the projects can be done indoors. The manual shares tips on how to expand an activity if a garden component is desired.