Gardening Therapy: Mind Body & Soil
An ordinary garden can do extraordinary things: turning old into new, waste into soil teeming with life, ready to grow food. As you make a garden, you too can be renewed by the satisfaction of a project completed, a bed built, or a seed sown—new life ushered into being. Because when we nurture a garden, we also nurture ourselves, simply by taking time, care, and paying close attention. After the groundwork, building, and planning is done, nature will thank you for providing a sanctuary: sleepy bees dusted in pollen, beautifully scented flowers, vibrant green bursting into life, raindrops on baby pears, and baby birds being fed. It’s not a chore, but a place to put your hands in the soil and value something measured by its abundance of life—tasting a sun-warmed tomato you’ve grown is a treasure made more special because you didn’t buy it. It embodies your time, care, and love, all brought to life by nature.
Service Options & Structure
Individual Sessions: Work alongside me in a shared or personal garden space, exploring everything from soil preparation to harvesting.
Custom Programs: Develop a personalized plan, focusing on specific goals such as stress reduction, confidence-building, or self-discovery.
Flexible Scheduling: Sessions are arranged one at a time, ensuring we can adapt to your pace, interests, and seasonal changes..
Therapeutic Benefits
Mindful Engagement: Planting, nurturing, and harvesting can calm the mind and ease anxiety.
Tangible Progress: Seeing plants grow under your care builds self-esteem and a sense of achievement.
Holistic Well-Being: Gardening encourages gentle movement, fresh air, and deeper connection with the natural world.
Self-Sufficiency & Purpose: Cultivating your own food or flowers reinforces autonomy and personal meaning..
Practical Considerations
Location & Supplies: We can use my space, yours, or an agreed-upon community garden. Basic tools and materials can be provided as needed.
Safety & Comfort: I maintain a safe environment and respect your physical needs or limitations.
Compliance & Licensing: Garden therapy is offered in accordance with local regulations and my professional scope of practice.