The Horticultural Therapy / Therapeutic Horticulture Research Database by Root in Nature™ is a comprehensive, organized collection of research studies focused on the benefits, methodologies, and applications of horticultural therapy (HT) and therapeutic horticulture (TH). It serves as a resource for researchers, practitioners, educators, policymakers, and funding organizations interested in evidence-based applications of HT/TH.
Purpose and Intended Users:
- Researchers – Access peer-reviewed studies, case studies, and meta-analyses to support further academic work.
- Practitioners – Find evidence-based strategies and interventions for therapeutic horticulture programs.
- Educators – Utilize research findings for curriculum development in HT/TH and related fields.
- Policymakers & Funders – Review data on program effectiveness to support policy initiatives and grant funding.
- Healthcare Professionals – Explore intersections between HT/TH and allied health disciplines such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, social work, and counseling.
About Root in Nature
At Root in Nature™, we strengthen human health by connecting people with plants and nature through therapeutic horticulture, and we do it while empowering the professionals who make this work possible.
We know that many allied health professionals are seeking to integrate nature into their therapeutic practices, but we also recognize the real-world barriers. That’s why we’re building a different kind of path.
Root in Nature™ offers accessible, affordable, and practical training. Through our growing suite of online courses and our international community—the GrowTH Network (Grow Therapeutic Horticulture)—we help practitioners feel confident, supported, and equipped to create engaging, client-centered therapeutic gardening programs.
Visit the Root in Nature™ homepage to take a short quiz and find resources tailored to your needs on your therapeutic horticulture journey.
