Gardens Grow Program

Our Garden Program is a therapeutic and educational space designed to enhance the well-being and skill development of both children and adults with disabilities. Through hands-on gardening in one of our three gardens and a tailored weekly curriculum, clients have the opportunity to connect with nature, develop new skills, build confidence, learn healthy habits, and, of course, have fun!

A person wearing glasses and a "Turner" shirt holds a handful of ripe tomatoes indoors.
A child in a red shirt and brown shorts waters plants in a raised garden bed using a green watering can.
Man smiling while holding a large zucchini in an outdoor setting with sunflowers and a bench in the background.
A child in a blue Nike shirt smiles while holding a pink flower, standing in a garden with green plants.
A person holding a bunch of green leaves, smiling outdoors near gardens, wearing glasses and a light blue shirt with cartoon images.
A young child in a blue dress holds a small red tomato, standing outside with a smile.

About Our Gardens

Our gardens follow therapeutic garden designs that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Each space is thoughtfully crafted to cater to the diverse needs of our clients, ensuring an inclusive and healing environment.

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ACCESSIBLE GARDENING

Our gardens are designed to be accessible for everyone, so all clients, no matter their physical abilities, can get involved in gardening. By making it easy to participate, we help clients build independence and confidence as they care for plants and connect with nature.

SENSORY EXPLORATION

Our gardens offer a multi-sensory experience, using sight, smell, touch, taste, and sound to help clients relax, tune into their senses, and connect more deeply with the natural world.

STRESS RELIEF & RECOVERY

Our gardens also provide a peaceful space to unwind, reduce stress, and recharge, with calming plants and mindfulness activities to support emotional healing and overall well-being.

A rooftop garden with raised beds, various plants, and a seating area under a pergola on a blue-tiled surface, under a partly cloudy sky.
A young child in a blue dress smells flowers in a large planter. The planter contains pink and yellow blooms surrounded by soil and a wooden garden bed in the background.
A man in a hat and headphones smiles while holding a potted plant in an orange bucket. He is outdoors, with a woman standing next to him.

BENEFITS TO GARDENING

Yellow graphic with "Interesting Fact." Initially, less than a third were open to new healthy foods, but after a year, 75% were willing to try them. Speech bubble with lightbulb reads "Did You Know?

Our weekly lessons strengthen essential skills for activities of daily living, learned through the themes of garden science and nutrition. We focus on motor, social, practical and conceptual skills.

An adult and a child holding hands, standing beside a newly planted tree in a garden setting with a white picket fence.
Group of six people, including adults and children, standing outdoors in a fenced yard on a sunny day. One person is holding a blue bucket. Trees and mountains are in the background.
A person cooks sliced onions in a frying pan on a kitchen stove, wearing a Spider-Man shirt and holding a spatula.
Three children in a garden, holding flowers and smiling. The boy in black glasses is holding gardening shears. A white fence and red flowers are in the background.
Child eating a slice of cucumber at a table, with a divided tray containing cucumber slices, peas, and dressing. Other people are in the background.
A-frame wooden plant stand holding potted herbs and flowers on a rooftop garden with buildings in the background.

Help Our Gardens Grow

 

Help us grow something special! Our garden program relies on community support to provide educational opportunities, fresh produce, and a connection to nature. With your donation, we can continue to cultivate a space where people of all ages and abilities can learn, grow, and thrive.

How Your Donation Helps:

  • Purchasing seeds, soil, and gardening tools
  • Expanding our educational programs and workshops
  • Maintaining the garden and ensuring sustainability

No contribution is too small—every bit helps. Join us in nurturing this vibrant space and making a lasting impact!

Thank you for helping our garden bloom!

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