Publications and Text Books
Linking People and Plants
Horticultural Therapy Methods:
Making Connections in Health Care, Human Service, and Community Programs
By Rebecca L. Haller and Christine L. Kramer, Ed.
2006 Haworth Press; Softcover, 163 pages
Through the years, horticultural therapy has evolved from its use only by volunteer gardeners to become a recognized and respected therapeutic modality conducted by trained, registered professionals. "Horticultural Therapy Methods: Making Connections in Health Care, Human Service, and Community Programs" details the basics of the growing, time- proven practice of therapy through gardening. Experienced practitioners and educators discuss horticultural therapy theory, application, and the impressive positive impact it has on clients. Beginners are educated on key issues and learn the skills needed to effectively treat clients.
Horticultural Therapy Methods: Making Connections in Health Care, Human Service, and Community Programs can be purchased from:
Horticulture as Therapy: Principles and Practices
By Sharon P. Simson, PhD and Martha C. Straus, HTM
1998 Haworth Press; Softcover, 478 pages
Horticulture as Therapy, a thorough and comprehensive volume, teaches how HT can be used with different populations in a variety of settings, what resources are available, effective treatment strategies and the concepts behind horticultural treatment.
Journal of Therapeutic Horticulture
American Horticultural Therapy Association
