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College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
University of Hawaii at Manoa
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BACKGROUND & DEFINITIONS
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PEOPLE PLANT INTERACTION
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HUMAN ISSUES IN HORTICULTURE
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HORTICULTURAL THERAPY
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COMMUNITY GARDENING
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CHILDREN'S GARDENING
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Dr. Candice Shoemaker, Chair
Dr. Andy Kaufman, Vice-Chair/Communications

Horticultural Therapy

Defining Horticultural Therapy

There are four elements that are essential for an activity to qualify as horticultural therapy if it is to be considered a profession eligible for the same status as other caring professions.
  • a defined treatment procedure that focuses on horticultural or gardening activities
  • a client with a diagnosed problem who is in treatment for that problem
  • a treatment goal that can be measured and evaluated
  • a qualified professional to deliver the treatment

Associations with Programs for Special Populations

  • American Community Gardening Association, Pennsylvania Horticulture Society, 100 N. 20th Street/5th floor, Phila 19103. Tel: 215-988-9800.
  • American Horticultural Society, 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA 22308-1300. AHS '93 Children's Gardening Symposium Proceedings, "Children, Plants, and Gardens: Educational Opportunities," July 1994 American Horticulturist. AHS '95 National Youth Gardening Symposium, "Gardens for Youth: Nourishing Mind, Body, and Heart" June 27-30, 1995, in Pasadena, California.
  • American Horticultural Therapy Association
  • Gardeners of America/Men's Garden Clubs of America, Inc., 5560 Merle Hay Road, P.O. Box 241, Johnston, IA 50131. tel: 515-278-0295.