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Heal Me With Plants

Ellie Shechet

March 25, 2019 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Horticulture therapy uses relaxation and mindfulness to reduce stress, and even assist in recovery. While the application of horticultural activities and gardening in clinical therapy has existed for over a century, more recent recognition of the health benefits of being in nature has brought the practice into use in more hospitals, recovery programs, prisons, and other applications.

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