Monthly Archives: August 2018

A Planting We Will Grow

Looking for an engaging Adult Day Care activity? Our video “A Planting We Will Grow” demonstrates the benefits of Horticultural Therapy in an Adult Day Care environment.

Horticultural Therapy: ‘Scent ability’ with herb bouquets and bundles

Laura Deprado is a Horticultural Therapist, and her article “Horticultural Therapy: ‘Scent ability’ with herb bouquets and bundles” was recently featured in https://www.mycentraljersey.com/.

August is prime time to smell, pick, snip, collect and harvest herbs that can be made into bouquets and bundles which in turn provide enjoyment and treatment for participants in horticultural therapy programs.

These herb bundles are used for all populations in horticultural therapy programs. This includes behavioral health programs for teenagers and adults with psychiatric and addiction issue, as well as older adults in memory care, sub-acute care, and day programs add clients with dementia. 

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Laura DePrado is Sworn in to the Somerset County Agricultural Development Board

Chairman Mark Kirby swears in Lauren DePardo

Laura Deprado is a Horticultural Therapist helping people across New Jersey.

August 20, 2018, Somerset County

Laura DePrado of Branchburg is Sworn in to the Somerset County Agricultural Development Board by Chairman Mark Kirby. “This is a great place of privilege to work with the Board in its mission of preserving farmland and enhancing Industry of Agriculture in Somerset County,” said DePrado
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