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". . . What makes Horticultural Therapy unique is that it uses living material, requiring nurturing and care . . . The maturation and life cycle of plants provide plenty of horticulture tasks and related activities to stimulate thought, exercise the body and encourage an awareness of the living, external environment."
Mitchell Hewson
Canada's first practicing Registered Horticultural Therapist

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From left: Rosmarie Lohnes is continuing her training as an Horticulture Therapist, working to collect invaluable hours of experience. She thanks all who participate in her programs - including the Halifax HT Gardening Group who sent her this lovely card after a session with her.
Rosmarie takes a few moments out from the Harbour View Haven Garden Club Spring Sale to chat with avid club member and resident Charlotte Falkenham.

Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association describes Horticultural Therapy (HT) as a practice using plants and the natural world to improve the social, spiritual, physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals who participate in it.

Click to view CHTA Newsletter for November & December '09

The association has devised a means for professionals who practice Horticultural Therapy to voluntarily become registered. Registration is an active way of establishing credibility among other professions. HT is a professional discipline that is theory-based and universally adaptable.

The process is a long one, involving workshops, publication and volunteering. With volunteer work in HT, 6,000 hours are required. Volunteering in related area requires 10,000 hours or an agreed up combination of the two. See CHTA Voluntary Professional Registration for more information.

For classes in Toronto and area, visit HT Margaret Nevett of Gardening For Life Horticultural Therapy services. Margaret's extensive background and experience in horticulture and garden design, combined with comprehensive studies in Horticultural Therapy have led to a strong desire to meet the needs of gardeners of all abilities.