Research and practice

What the evidence says, what it does not say, and what it means in practice.

These articles explain current research and professional guidance in plain language. They separate evidence from practical interpretation and do not offer clinical advice.

01

Therapeutic Horticulture: What It Is and What It Is Not

A careful introduction to therapeutic horticulture, horticultural therapy, professional boundaries, and the current evidence base.

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02

From Teaching Garden to University Program

How universities can connect a garden with teaching, participation, and a practical program purpose.

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03

How to Pilot a Nature-Based Wellbeing Program

A nonclinical approach to testing participation, usefulness, garden usability, and organizational feasibility.

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04

Designing Therapeutic Horticulture Programs in Tropical and Warm-Climate Settings

Practical considerations for programs shaped by local climate, culture, plant material, and year-round outdoor conditions.

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