Geriatric
Ellen Noll,
Chairman
Garden Therapy, in its many
forms, is an activity that gives purpose to many garden clubs.
Geriatric therapy is the sharing of gardening knowledge and skills with
persons who find it difficult to do things that they once did because
of age or infirmities. Projects may include bringing plants to
nursing homes, placing floral designs in the dining room, helping
patients establish miniature gardens in a container, using raised beds
in outdoor gardens so that those who are in wheel chairs can enjoy
“getting down and dirty,” and bringing garden crafts to the hobby room
so that the patients can put together a May Day basket or
nosegays. Members in a club can take turns in working on various
garden therapy projects, and if the craft or gardening project is
accompanied by a smiling face, the “Garden Therapy” will be successful.
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Exceptional/Penal
Pat
Shira, Chairman
Exceptional Garden Therapy
The aim of this chairman is
to encourage the Districts throughout the
state to help establish parks for children of all levels of
ability.
The Common Grounds Park in
Lakeland is a fine example of this type of
garden. These gardens and parks do not need to be large, perhaps
placing raised beds and wide walkways in existing parks would be
beneficial for children in wheel chairs.
Penal Garden Therapy
Avon Park Correctional Institute
Annual Plant Sale, Oct 15, 2011
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