For a comprehensive list of our publications visit www.
rce.
rutgers.
edu
Bulletin
E311
Guidelines for Starting a
Horticultural Therapy Program by
PartneringwithVolunteers
Madeline Flahive DiNardo, MBA, County Agricultural Agent
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County
Katherine Sabatino, Horticultural Therapist
Bergen Regional...
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For a comprehensive list of our publications visit www. rce. rutgers. edu Bulletin E311 Guidelines for Starting a Horticultural Therapy Program by PartneringwithVolunteers Madeline Flahive DiNardo, MBA, County Agricultural Agent Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Union County Katherine Sabatino, Horticultural Therapist Bergen Regional Medical Center, Paramus, NJ; Rutgers Master Gardener, Union County Joel Flagler, HTR, County Agricultural Agent Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Bergen County
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OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY BOTANIC GARDENSOKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY BOTANIC GARDENS
SENSORY GARDENS
Project UpdateProject Update
July 31, 2009
Oklahoma Developmental Disability Council
Okl h Cit OKOklahoma City, OK
Michael Schnelle
Professor and Extension Specialist
Michael Holmes
Assistant Professorp
Ornamental Horticulture
OK State...
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OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY BOTANIC GARDENSOKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY BOTANIC GARDENS SENSORY GARDENS Project UpdateProject Update July 31, 2009 Oklahoma Developmental Disability Council Okl h Cit OKOklahoma City, OK Michael Schnelle Professor and Extension Specialist Michael Holmes Assistant Professorp Ornamental Horticulture OK State University Landscape Architecture OK State University
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UK National Ecosystem Assessment: Technical Report Heath Values: Ch 23
1
Chapter 23: Health Values from Ecosystems
Coordinating Lead Author: Jules Pretty
Lead Authors: Jo Barton, Ian Colbeck, Rachel Hine, Susana Mourato, George Mackerron and Carly
Wood
Key Findings
23....
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UK National Ecosystem Assessment: Technical Report Heath Values: Ch 23 1 Chapter 23: Health Values from Ecosystems Coordinating Lead Author: Jules Pretty Lead Authors: Jo Barton, Ian Colbeck, Rachel Hine, Susana Mourato, George Mackerron and Carly Wood Key Findings 23. 1 Ecosystems and Health 23. 1. 1 Overview 23. 1. 2 Health Benefits According to NEA Broad Habitat Types 23. 2 Direct Positive Effects on Mental Health 23. 2. 1 Observing Ecosystems 23. 2. 2 Contact With Nearby Nature 23. 2. 3 Green Exercise and Activities 23. 2. 4 Green Care 23. 2. 5 Mappiness Research for Well‐being 23. 3 Direct Positive Effects on Physical Health 23. 3. 1 Heart Rate and Blood Pressure 23. 3. 2 Encouraging Physical Activity 23. 3. 3 Vitamin D and Latitude 23. 3. 4 Recovery from Illness and Immunity 23. 4 Indirect Positive Effects 23. 4. 1 Facilitating Nature‐based Activity 23. 4. 2 Facilitating Social Engagement 23. 4. 3 Providing Wild Foods 23. 4. 4 Providing a Ca
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Horticultural Therapy Association of Victoria www.
horticulturaltherapy.
com.
au
Gardening for health – starting
Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits and it’s very enjoyable.
It’s an activity that
everyone can enjoy.
People with disabilities, seniors and children can be especially rewarded from
spending time in...
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Horticultural Therapy Association of Victoria www. horticulturaltherapy. com. au Gardening for health – starting Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits and it’s very enjoyable. It’s an activity that everyone can enjoy. People with disabilities, seniors and children can be especially rewarded from spending time in the garden tending plants and growing their own food. With some planning and thought you can create an interesting, productive and pleasant space that can be an edible garden. An edible garden does not have to be large. Your garden can start small with a few pots and containers or even just a window box with a few suitable cuttings or herbs. Benefits of growing an edible garden Research shows that gardening is a healthy activity. Working in the garden provides benefits that include: • Enjoyment - from the physical activity • Exercise - improves your endurance, strength, mobility and flexibility • Relaxation - helps you relax and reduce stress levels • Fresh
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Urban Agriculture
For Sustainable Poverty Alleviation and
Food Security
Final DRAFT – 3rd October 2008
Abstract
The paper provides an updated insight on the role that urban agriculture can play in pursuing
the Millennium Development Goals and more specifically MDG 1 and 7, related to poverty
reduction, food security, and...
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1 Urban Agriculture For Sustainable Poverty Alleviation and Food Security Final DRAFT – 3rd October 2008 Abstract The paper provides an updated insight on the role that urban agriculture can play in pursuing the Millennium Development Goals and more specifically MDG 1 and 7, related to poverty reduction, food security, and environmental sustainability. Reference is made to urban agriculture in relation to the recent and important issues affecting the world economy and the environment, regarding climate change, soaring food and energy prices. It intends to raise awareness and inform decision makers and planners of the different aspects of urban agriculture, which entails a broad range of activities, related to the food production and distribution chain, within natural resources planning and use including urban and peri-urban forestry. The paper further illustrates ongoing initiatives that substantiate how UPA can, in different environments, play its role as a source of employment, in
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Can you dig it?
The Ergonomics of Gardening
By Tamara Mitchell
Edited by Sally Longyear
Gardening is fun, it’s great exercise, and you can do it for your entire life! Also, gardening and
yard work are a part of healthy, active living.
Heavy yard work like raking and carrying leaves
improves endurance and strength, while other...
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Can you dig it? The Ergonomics of Gardening By Tamara Mitchell Edited by Sally Longyear Gardening is fun, it’s great exercise, and you can do it for your entire life! Also, gardening and yard work are a part of healthy, active living. Heavy yard work like raking and carrying leaves improves endurance and strength, while other gardening activities can help increase and maintain flexibility. Gardeners consume a greater variety of vegetables more frequently than nongardeners, which is also a healthy practice. 1 Farmers, who make this type of activity a career, have lower morbidity and mortality rates than the general working population, especially for cardiovascular disease and mental illness. 2 The best part of gardening is that the benefits are not all in the body; they’re also in the mind! Horticultural therapy is devoted to helping people heal physically and emotionally through gardening while working outside in the sunshine and fresh air, and with other people. Gardening can be an
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Introduction to Green Walls
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September 2008
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Raised Garden Beds - Fact Sheet
Raised garden beds work for people of all abilities.
They come in different forms and can
benefit all people.
Designed for people who have trouble working at ground level, maybe
due to being in a wheelchair, having back problems, frailty, etc.
Raised beds are a
comfortable and effective way to be able...
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Raised Garden Beds - Fact Sheet Raised garden beds work for people of all abilities. They come in different forms and can benefit all people. Designed for people who have trouble working at ground level, maybe due to being in a wheelchair, having back problems, frailty, etc. Raised beds are a comfortable and effective way to be able to continue gardening. Raised garden beds are also a great way for people with sight impairment to enjoy the garden more. It is also safer as they are less likely to incur an eye/ facial injury due to bending down and hitting a garden stake. Box style This style of bed is built from the ground up and is excellent for people with bad backs or sight impairment. The advantage being that there is natural drainage, worm movement and deeper soil depth to allow for root vegetables and herbs. Suggested materials include cypress pine, sleepers, bricks and corrugated iron with brick or timber corners (ensure a capping over the iron so not to incur hand injuri
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2010
Edited and Compiled by Robert Brinkmann
University of South Florida
12/1/2010
Greening Newtown‐The Results
of USF’s Environmental Science
and Policy Capstone Seminar
Authors:
Jennifer Ascani
Leslie Babiak
Todd Bogner
Alana Brasier
Rebekah Brightbill
Melissa Brogle
Melanie Decesare
Sara Giunta...
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1 2010 Edited and Compiled by Robert Brinkmann University of South Florida 12/1/2010 Greening Newtown‐The Results of USF’s Environmental Science and Policy Capstone Seminar Authors: Jennifer Ascani Leslie Babiak Todd Bogner Alana Brasier Rebekah Brightbill Melissa Brogle Melanie Decesare Sara Giunta Justin Heller Garrett Hyzer Katrina Johnson Jason Kendall Christopher Klug Anna Leech Corey Leonard Scott Moore Lin Ozan Adrien Roth Matthew Torrence
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