St Mary's Secret Garden
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THERAPEUTIC PLACEMENTS
Introduction
For over 15 years the garden has been used as a resource by the local community which includes; local residents, adults with mental health issues, terminal illness, physical and learning disabilities.
My pumpkin will be this big
Benefits of Horticultural Therapy
The garden setting allows the opportunity for individuals to complete meaningful tasks, which contribute to the running and maintenance of this open access garden. These tasks can be adapted by staff through their knowledge of gardening and an understanding of the clients occupational/vocational and therapeutic needs.
Busy boot cleaning Dividing and planting in the sunshine Planting in unusual containers
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**New**
Logistics and Costs
We now offer
3 days for therapeutic placements (Tues, Weds & Fridays) at a
cost of £35 for half a day, £60 for a full day.
For more information including case studies please download this document.
Please do contact us if you would like to visit the garden, receive an application form or have any further enquiries. Email:
info@stmarysgarden.org.uk or telephone: 020 7739 2965
Potting on
Prize winner!
Time to water
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