I'm so excited!!
Welcome to my brand spanking new store!
I'm so excited to introduce the garden activity signs to you! They were enthusiastically received by my garden program participants in a residential care home, and I hope you will find them useful and enjoyable for your garden visitors too.
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Drop by to see what's new on the blog. After 23 years as a horticultural therapist and educator I have lots to share about:
- nature appreciation for daily refreshment and for therapeutic benefit,
- planning and leading garden programs (like all the mistakes I made that you can avoid),
- collaborative design of therapeutic gardens and how to make them accessible for people with diverse abilities,
- and this more recent interest of mine: garden signage that encourages independent engagement with nature.
Glad you stopped by!
Shelagh Smith, HTR, MAEEC
Also in Shelagh's Thrive with Nature Blog
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If you’re immersed in winter weather, or just needing a nature break, take a moment to enjoy the sights and smells of a sunny Australian garden. Find out how visitors know which plants are fun to smell or touch.
Welcome to the Sensory Garden at the Urrbrae House Historic Precinct, University of Adelaide, South Australia. Let's go in!
A Daily Nature Practice: Playful Self-Care for Healthcare Professionals & Other Caregivers
What if you could choose to temporarily trade your ‘to do’ list and your busy thinking mind for fascination, playful curiosity, and a childlike sense of wonder?
On Monday we begin our shared online journey to noticing nearby nature for self-care. We’re going beyond vibrant sunsets and rainbows to finding wonder in everyday nature. Join us.