Green Cities & Good Health
Austin State of the Urban Forest Summit
Dr.
Kathleen Wolf
College of the Environment
University of Washington
January 2011
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TOWARDS A HAPPIER LIFE: THERAPEUTIC
HORTICULTURE AS A MEANS OF MENTAL
HEALTH REHABILITATION
Background
In this country 1 in 4 adults at some time suffer some form of mental health problem.
The majority
recover and lead normal lives.
Those who suffer from severe forms of mental health problems
are not so lucky.
A study carried out...
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1 TOWARDS A HAPPIER LIFE: THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE AS A MEANS OF MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION Background In this country 1 in 4 adults at some time suffer some form of mental health problem. The majority recover and lead normal lives. Those who suffer from severe forms of mental health problems are not so lucky. A study carried out in East Dorset (published December 1988) assessed the quality of life of people with long-term mental illness (with a history of more than three years). It established a case register of over 100 people – of those surveyed 17% were employed in full, part-time or voluntary work, 51% were unemployed and wished to change this and the remainder were retired or did not wish to work. Research has shown that many people who have experienced mental illness over a period of time have a strong desire to work, many stating that finding a job was the most important thing they wished to achieve in their lives. Those in employment emphasised the importance of social
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DEVELOPING AN INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURAL THERAPY COURSE FOR
COLLEGE STUDENTS
by
LINDA CAROL LUNDAY
B.
S.
, TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY, 2002
A REPORT
submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Department of Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreation Resources
College of Agriculture
KANSAS STATE...
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DEVELOPING AN INTRODUCTION TO HORTICULTURAL THERAPY COURSE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS by LINDA CAROL LUNDAY B. S. , TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY, 2002 A REPORT submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree MASTER OF SCIENCE Department of Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreation Resources College of Agriculture KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY Manhattan, Kansas 2009 Approved by: Major Professor Dr. Candice Shoemaker
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Harvest
Thosewhocontemplatethebeautyoftheearthfindreservesofstrengththatwillendureaslongaslifelasts.
—RachelCarson
ThetransitionfromfarmtoworkshopisinfullswingattheHomelessGardenProject.
Whileasmallteamofstaffandtrainees...
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Harvest Thosewhocontemplatethebeautyoftheearthfindreservesofstrengththatwillendureaslongaslifelasts. —RachelCarson ThetransitionfromfarmtoworkshopisinfullswingattheHomelessGardenProject. Whileasmallteamofstaffandtrainees remainatthefarmplantingstrawberriesandcovercropandpreparingforwinter,mostofusaredownattheworkshoplearningtomakewreathsand othergiftproductswe’llbesellingatour(13thAnnual!)HolidayStore. Thefarmisverypresentintheworkshop—inthelunchweeat,theflowersweare workingwithandcommunitythathasgrownthere. Alsopresentisthatwhichtraineestrytoleavebehind—thechaosofhomelessness,loss,orapainfulpast. Atthismorning’scirclemeeting, IaskedtraineestotalkaboutwhattheybelieveisimportanttocommunicateabouttheHomelessGardenProjecttoourcustomersattheHolidayStore. TheircommentstooktheformofaThanksgivingandIwanttopassonaverysmallpartofwhatwassaid. Youdon’tfeeluglywhenyou’reinabeautifulplace. Whenyoucanstepawayfrombeingonthestreets,yougettobehuman. IneverinmylifethoughtI’dbehomeless. Whenyou’r
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SEGUINWORKS
Garden Center
MARKETPLACE FEASIBILITY
STUDY
SEPTEMBER 2004
Prepared By:
David Pistrui, Ph.
D.
John K.
Thompson
Helping People With Disabilities Engage the World
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96 J.
Environ.
Hort.
29(2):96–103.
June 2011
Economic, Environmental, and Health/Well-Being Benefits
Associated with Green Industry Products and Services: A
Review1
Charles R.
Hall2
and Madeline W.
Dickson3
Department of Horticultural Sciences
Texas A&M University, College Station TX 77843
Abstract
Green industry firms have...
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96 J. Environ. Hort. 29(2):96–103. June 2011 Economic, Environmental, and Health/Well-Being Benefits Associated with Green Industry Products and Services: A Review1 Charles R. Hall2 and Madeline W. Dickson3 Department of Horticultural Sciences Texas A&M University, College Station TX 77843 Abstract Green industry firms have competed for decades on the basis of quality and service. While these competitive dimensions are still important, the industry has continued along its path of maturation and firms must incorporate other factors into their value proposition in order to be successful in this hypercompetitive market. Given the recent economic downturn of 2008–2009, consumers are more value-conscious than ever, but are still willing to consume, and pay premiums for, products and services that enhance their quality of life. This paper summarizes the peer-reviewed research regarding the economic benefits, environmental benefits (eco-systems services), and health/well-being benefits of
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EXPLORING THE POTENTIAL BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES TO
COLLABORATION BETWEEN SMALL FARMERS AND VETERANS
HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
By
Jennifer Marie Fusaro
A Thesis
Presented to
The Faculty of the Environment and Community Program
In Partial Fulfillment
Of the Requirements for the Degree
Master of Arts
Social Science
(August, 2010)
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The Homeless Garden Project • Winter 2009
DownontheFarm
EverytimeIseethedifferencethatitmakesinpeople slives,andthevaluethatthefarm
providestothecommunity,IfeelstrengthenedbecauseIamstandingbehindthatwork.
.
.
WorkingTogether
TeamworkisoneofthepartsofHGPthatIlovedearlyandonewaywedependoneach
otherfortheProject ssuccess....
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The Homeless Garden Project • Winter 2009 DownontheFarm EverytimeIseethedifferencethatitmakesinpeople slives,andthevaluethatthefarm providestothecommunity,IfeelstrengthenedbecauseIamstandingbehindthatwork. . . WorkingTogether TeamworkisoneofthepartsofHGPthatIlovedearlyandonewaywedependoneach otherfortheProject ssuccess. Attheworkshop,awreathmakerisgivingsomeUCSCstudents pointersonmakingawreath. Atthetablebesideher,someoneissewingdryerbagstobestuffedwith lavenderthatwasharvestedupatthefarminthesummer. Upatthefarm,MikeandDavidare preparingbedsforthestrawberryplants,whileothersdigupdahliasforthewinter. Teamworkcreates theabilityforeachofustoparticipateinandcreatesomethingmuchlargerthanourselves. ThewidercircleofourteamincludesCSAmembersandstorecustomers,donors,foundations, businesses,volunteersofmanykinds,serviceprovidersandotherlocalagenciesandnonprofits. AfterourlastCSAharvestfor2009,abouttwothirdsof ourcrewmoveddowntoourworkshopandgiftshoptomakewreaths,candlesandtheothergiftproduct
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