Miracles Grow in the Garden

This is a celebration of the people-plant connection dedicated to the those who have found healing, health, inspiration, and hope in the company of plants. As writers and horticultural therapists we have had the opportunity to see wonderful things happen when people spend time in the company of plants. Often this people-plant connection results in special moments, even miracles. From time to time we will suggest projects that activity professionals and teachers can use.

Monday, December 12, 2011

Top 10 Holiday Gift Plants for Seniors on Your Gift List

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This is the season we celebrate life, joy, goodwill and peace. It’s most appropriate to give a living gift that can provide enjoyment, gen...
Saturday, October 15, 2011

Charles Lewis Garden of Opportunities

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Wanted to share a few thoughts that seem to be getting some traction in the past couple months.  I welcome your thoughts, suggestions and id...
Saturday, August 20, 2011

Dirty Hands and Active Minds Part 2

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In Part 1 we discussed the problems with a gardening program at the Three Hills Senior Center and explored some of the reasons these program...
Monday, August 8, 2011

Dirty Hands & Active Minds, part 1

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Gardening Programs for Seniors, Why some are successful and others aren't The following is part 1 of a true story about a horticultural...
Friday, May 6, 2011

All I Needed to Know About Life I learned in the Garden

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George is a retired teacher. NO, that’s not quite true. He’s still teaching. He spends his Saturday mornings teaching composting classes at ...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010

New Books for Older Readers

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That's the way the headline read about a new series of books Tomi and I have launched for folks who have achieved the status of ELDER. ...
Saturday, December 20, 2008

Gingerbread Friends, a Christmas Gift for All

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Dear friends and visitors, The following short story is from the latest book written by my wife, Tomi Jill Folk and myself. Windowsill Whim...
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