Scott County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1055.15) | 0 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
| 1055.12) | 278 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
| 1055.11) | 7 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
| 1055.1) | 15 |
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
Success Stories
Horticulture Therapy and Substance Abuse
Author: Sharon Flynt
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
In June 2022, the director of a local rehabilitative transitional house for women with substance abuse, reached out to the extension office to provide classes and activities in gardening and nutrtion. Research indicates, according to Rutgers University, that the use of horticulture therapy is beneficial for people with physical, mental, emotional, and social disabilities. Horticultural activity and working with plants – which are non-discriminating and non-thr
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