The Magic of Gardening

By Karla Romero

WELCOME TO CASA DE ROMERO'S THERAPY GARDEN! Mi casa es su casa.

The power of working with flowers can be therapeutic for teens, and children who experience trauma and hardships.

In many cases, working in the dirt with plants also provides socialization because at least two people are involved. Gardening gets them away from the flat screen and fills at least some of their day with gratifying and tangible work.

Being outside can create feelings of appreciation, peace and tranquility. Gardening can heighten those feelings. After many studies, science is starting to understand that gardening can actually improve health and well-being.

 

Garden Therapy, also known as Horticultural Therapy, has been implemented in hospitals, prisons, schools and communities. The benefits of horticultural therapy include physical activity, relaxation and enjoyment, skill development, creative expression, social development, psychological well-being, sensory stimulation and intellectual and personal growth.

We thank the lovely women across MA who helped us establish this garden including the wonderful staff at Home Depot. Home Depot has the best selection of beautiful blooming plants. Home Depot has a strong commitment to community. Home Depot is a great place to select plants from and start your own garden today! Our dear friends at Sister Plants shared their garden oasis with us. The fountain was gifted by Mrs. G Romero, it is now our FOUNTAIN OF DREAMS and contains live fish, which were a gift from another great lady.
"In life, as in a garden, you reap what you sow." - Nancilee Wydra

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