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Research and theory of social and therapeutic horticulture

This section has a range of publications which give authoritative and comprehensive information on the research and theory of social and therapeutic horticulture.

The subjects covered include:

  •  the use of social and therapeutic horticulture in difference settings and with different client groups
  • a quality assurance scheme for garden projects called Cultivating Quality
  • a group of reports published by Thrive as part of the Growing Together study, a partnership between Thrive and Loughborough University which was funded by the Big Lottery Fund. 

£163.00
Cultivating Quality: Thrive Quality Assurance Scheme
This is Thrive's Quality Assurance Scheme and is an adaptation of PQASSO (Practical Quality Assurance System for Small Organisations. Find out how to be sure you are delivering a quality service to your clients and demonstrate that you are delivering good value.

£37.50
Horticulture as Therapy: Principles and Practice
This book provides an authoritative and comprehensive overview of social and therapeutic horticulture. It is an excellent introduction to the subject for students, professionals and anyone wanting to know more.

£20.00
Guide to Promoting Social Inclusion through gardening and Horticulture
This guide looks at the ways in which social and therapeutic horticulture projects can help foster independence, build self-esteem and confidence, and provide training and employment opportunities for people with health and social problems.

£20.00
Health, Wellbeing & Social Inclusion: Therapeutic Horticulture in the UK
This report presents the findings of Growing Together, the first detailed study of horticulture and gardening projects across the UK. It demonstrates the range of outcomes for vulnerable groups, including those with learning difficulties and mental health problems.

£20.00
Social & Therapeutic Horticulture: Evidence & messages from research
This literature review presents a detailed analysis of texts relating to the outcomes and effectiveness of horticulture and gardening in a number of different therapeutic settings and with different client groups.

£15.00
Horticulture in Secure Settings
This report, commissioned by Thrive, reviews international literature and highlights the findings of a survey of horticultural programmes operating in prisons and secure psychiatric facilities within the UK.



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