Briefing sheets 11 - 15

Please note that briefing sheets are printed A4 leaflets which are sent to you by post.

Briefing sheet 11: Occupational therapy student placements at Garden Projects
Based on research undertaken in Thrive’s own Garden Projects, this Briefing Sheet outlines what should be considered in arranging placements for occupational therapy students at garden projects and looks at the potential benefits for both parties.


Briefing sheet 12: Diaries, journals and scrapbooks
Based on research undertaken in Thrive’s own Garden Projects, this Briefing Sheet looks at a variety of ways in which clients at garden projects can record their experiences in diaries, journal or scrapbooks. It includes general advice on good practise, brought to life by four case studies demonstrating differing approaches.


Briefing sheet 13: Client supervisory skills development
Based on research undertaken in Thrive’s own Garden Projects, this Briefing Sheet looks at how to go about developing the supervisory skills of clients at garden projects and outlines some of the benefits for clients and your project.


Briefing sheet 14: Quality assurance for social and therapeutic horticulture
This Briefing Sheet provides an overview of ‘Cultivating Quality’, Thrive’s unique quality assurance scheme which was developed specifically for social and therapeutic horticulture projects, and explains the importance of quality monitoring. It also includes contact details of fourteen ‘Regional Champions’ who are implementing the scheme.


Briefing sheet 15: Help with your garden
This Briefing Sheet is designed to offer information and advice to people who require practical help with their gardens. It covers how to get help in your garden, how to choose and appoint a gardener or garden maintenance company, which organisations can help, how much you should expect to pay, how to stay in control and what to do if something goes wrong.