ABSTRACT
Horticultural therapy facilitates connection between people and plants-between people and nature. This connection is the essence of how and why gardening activities are such powerful catalysts for positive human development. The garden provides people with a multitude of opportunities for seeing themselves, and the world, from a new perspective. Its associated activities can be used for consciously enhancing spiritual connections and growth. As activities are chosen, it is imperative that therapists look first to the garden to find those natural activities that enhance this relationship.
