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Horticulture as Therapy 1st Edition

by Sharon Simson (Author)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 36 ratings
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Did you know that plants and plant products can be used to improve people’s cognitive, physical, psychological, and social functioning? Well, they can, and Horticulture as Therapy is the book to show you how! If you are already familiar with the healing potential of horticultural therapy, or even practice horticultural therapy, this book will help you enrich your knowledge and skills and revitalize your practice. You will learn how horticultural therapy can be used with different populations in a variety of settings, what resources are available, effective treatment strategies, and the concepts behind horticultural treatment.The first comprehensive text on the practice of horticulture as therapy, this one-of-a-kind book will enable the profession to educate future horticultural therapists with fundamental knowledge and skills as they embark on careers as practitioners, researchers, and educators. You come to understand the relationship between people and plants more deeply as you learn about:

  • vocational, social, and therapeutic programs in horticulture
  • special populations including children, older adults, those who exhibit criminal behavior, and those with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health disorders, or traumatic brain injury
  • use of horticultural therapy in botanical gardening and community settings
  • adaptive gardening techniques
  • applied research
  • documentation and assessment in horticultural practice

Horticulture as Therapy establishes, integrates, and communicates a foundation of knowledge for horticultural therapists, other therapists, horticulturists, students, research scientists, gardeners, and others interested in this special and unique kind of therapy. By reading Horticulture as Therapy, you will see how you can make a difference in the health and well-being of so many people, today and tomorrow.

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    1560222794
  2. ISBN-13
    978-1560222798
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    1st
  4. Publication date
    June 3, 2008
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    7.99 x 10 x 1.85 inches
  7. Print length
    504 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 1st edition (June 3, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 504 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1560222794
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1560222798
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.99 x 10 x 1.85 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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L. A. M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2017
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Great book to accompany the course I took at the New York Botanical Gardens, Intro to Horiticultural Therapy.
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Al
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2020
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Excellent source of information
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Kathy Ballesteros
5.0 out of 5 stars Support Horticulture and Botany
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013
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This book is a great educational tool for those persons interested in Horticulture and as a student or faculty would recommend it highly for review.
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Catherine
4.0 out of 5 stars but a very good introduction to horticultural therapy
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2017
A bit old, but a very good introduction to horticultural therapy.
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Tammy Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2015
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Excellent resource!
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Anonymous
1.0 out of 5 stars Out dated
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2022
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Had to buy as required text for class but totally not worth it as it is outdated
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Jessica Douglas Hunt
1.0 out of 5 stars Buyer beware
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020
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Book has several pages in chunks falling out upon opening
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4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive overview of horticultural therapy
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2007
This is a valuable and comprehensive introduction to the use of gardening and other related activities to promote health and well-being, among a range of different clients, including children and young people, older people and those experiencing physical disabilities. While the introductory chapters provide a valuable and succinct overview of the theories that underpin this growing profession, some of the later chapters on specific client groups are less satisfying and would benefit from updating at some point in the near future.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2014
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Great learning tool! Very detailed information about this new career path emerging in Canada. :-)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A*****
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2013
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I would strongly recommend this title.
Rated. An in depth read for enquiring minds
I give it the highest accolade.
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LAL
4.0 out of 5 stars breadth and depth
Reviewed in Canada on June 15, 2014
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This book covers all bases from the early beginnings to the hows whys and wheres. It will be a book I will continue to return to.
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Amanda Moat
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2015
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good book lot of infor
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Trevor Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 9, 2017
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Very informative.
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