Horticultural Therapy

Using plants and gardening to improve mental, emotional and physical health through structured horticulture activities.

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Therapeutic Horticulture is the process of enhancing well-being through active or passive involvement in plant and plant-related activities.

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Therapeutic Horticulture Consultation

Karen is a Registered Horticultural Therapist (HTR) with a master's degree in clinical psychology and has worked for many years with individuals with intellectual disabilities and special health needs. Karen focuses on using horticultural therapy as a modality to assist others with increasing positive life skills for health and wellness. Karen is a UCCE Master Gardener, is certified in certified in permaculture design, and currently oversees the therapeutic horticulture education program at Vista Del Mar school in Los Angeles.

Karen developed and currently teaches the AHTA accredited certificate program in Horticultural Therapy through UCLA Extension.

Garden Education

Specialized Curriculum

Therapeutic Garden Consultation

Special Events

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