Care Farming Network

Therapeutic Horticulture: Building Inclusive Programs that Heal and Connect

Explore how structured, goal-oriented activities with plants can deepen care farming practices and support diverse participant needs. This session highlights real-world models—including The Farm at Penny Lane, where therapeutic horticulture (TH) is woven into daily farm life to serve adults with serious mental health challenges. Attendees will leave with practical therapeutic horticulture activity ideas and strategies to strengthen their own care farming programs.

Presenter + Slides:

Sarah Tanke, HTR, North Carolina Botanical Garden/Farm at Penny Lane (NC) – View presentation here!