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What is Horticultural Therapy?
“Horticultural therapy” is a therapeutic discipline that utilizes human-plant relations to promote and improve the quality of life and well-being of a patient, in physical, cognitive and psychological terms. What exactly is horticultural therapy, who is it intended for and what are its characteristics?
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Horticultural Therapy at Ramat Hanadiv
The horticultural therapy project at Ramat Hanadiv commenced in 2000 in cooperation with the adjacent Ekstein House. A group of people with special needs, regarded as suffering from medium retardation, has become involved in work at the Gardens.
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The Therapeutic Garden
The therapeutic garden is a pet project of the patient group. It is here that they developed their bond and sense of belonging to the place. The therapeutic garden is divided into two zones that differ in their goals.
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