{"id":89437,"date":"2025-01-13T13:35:38","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T18:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vps70863.inmotionhosting.com\/~nationalgrange\/?post_type=portfolio_item&#038;p=89437"},"modified":"2025-01-16T08:29:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T13:29:04","slug":"gardening-for-therapy","status":"publish","type":"portfolio_item","link":"https:\/\/vps70863.inmotionhosting.com\/~nationalgrange\/project\/gardening-for-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Gardening for Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-89827\" src=\"https:\/\/vps70863.inmotionhosting.com\/~nationalgrange\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/14.-Gardening-for-Therapy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"755\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vps70863.inmotionhosting.com\/~nationalgrange\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/14.-Gardening-for-Therapy.png 755w, https:\/\/vps70863.inmotionhosting.com\/~nationalgrange\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/14.-Gardening-for-Therapy-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/>Gardening for therapy programs focus on using gardening as a tool to improve mental health and well-being. Participants engage in planting, nurturing, and harvesting plants, which can have therapeutic benefits such as reducing stress, enhancing mood, and fostering a sense of accomplishment. Gardening offers a hands-on way to connect with nature, promote mindfulness, and build resilience by providing an outlet for emotional expression and relaxation.<\/p>\n<h3>Resources Required:<\/h3>\n<p>Granges will need access to a garden space, either onsite at the Grange or at a local community garden, where participants can engage in gardening activities. Gardening tools, soil, seeds, and plants will be necessary for the program. Volunteers with experience in gardening or horticulture can assist participants, offering guidance on planting and plant care. Granges should provide materials on gardening basics, therapeutic benefits, and mindfulness techniques. Collaboration with local nurseries or garden centers may help source materials and plants for the program.<\/p>\n<p>Does your Grange already do a program like this? <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/250083999380063\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Need help or mentorship for a project\/program like this at your Grange? Contact <a href=\"mailto:me********@************ge.org\" data-original-string=\"EYmm0R1lqQIZBTeLk3QpUQ==483m2anPXHNXayE8nXTYUhmDBGLMLI6b35lEOAkMw6YpUQ=\" title=\"This contact has been encoded by Anti-Spam by CleanTalk. Click to decode. To finish the decoding make sure that JavaScript is enabled in your browser.\"><span \n                data-original-string='975ycCBTSTiGHRgbEk3P1g==483tLVCORUVDQl8CQ+8x8Q4yghePT48kqB9i9FY23fA2DA='\n                class='apbct-email-encoder'\n                title='This contact has been encoded by Anti-Spam by CleanTalk. Click to decode. 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