Sharpening Garden Tools Edu

-- Heidi Heiland of Heidi's Lifestyle Gardens explores the connection between nature and health with some inspiring facts and adaptive tools for everyone as we head into spring. Goals address social, spiritual, physical and emotional well-being, as well as enhancing general health and wellness. The curative effects of spending time in a peaceful garden have been documented for centuries. Today, Horticultural Therapists are trained to professionally conduct garden-related activities designed to achieve specific treatment goals with measurable outcomes. We feel good spending time in nature because it can relieve stress and even sharpen our mental skills. This could be one reason why gardening makes us happy. Participants who can benefit include everyone from children, to the elderly, to those who may be developmentally delayed, or suffering from a traumatic brain injury.