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LAVENDER—A FRAGRANT 5 STAR HT PLANT

By Sarah Sieradzki, OTR/L, HTR As the ancient Egyptians knew, lavender is much more than just a pretty herb. Its antiseptic and healing properties, along with its clean refreshing fragrance, make it a favored ingredient in cosmetics, perfumes, and salves. Lavender is...

LAVENDER HORTICULTURAL THERAPY PROJECTS

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By Sarah Sieradzki & Cindy Hasko MHTA 2020 Lavender lends itself extremely well for horticultural therapy use. It is easy to grow once established, which can provide you with fresh lavender to use in late spring projects. Many lavenders rebloom (though less...

BIRDSCAPING THE GARDEN: CREATE A GARDEN HAVEN FOR WILD BIRDS

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MICHIGAN HORTICULTURAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION Authored by: Sarah G. Sieradzki, OTR/L, HTR and Cynthia Hasko GARDEN FLOWERS THAT PROVIDE FOOD FOR BIRDS:SHRUBS THAT PROVIDE FOOD (Berries) FOR BIRDS:TREES THAT PROVIDE FOOD FOR BIRDS:AstersBachelor’s...

ARTFUL PRESSED BOTANICAL PROJECTS

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Sarah Sieradzki and Cindy Hasko MHTA 2021 BOTANICAL GREETING CARDSSupplies and Tools:Blank greeting cards (available at Michaels)Mod PodgeAssorted pressed flowers and leavesSmall and medium paintbrushesHandmade paper (optional)Mulberry...

Sleep Pillows

Horticultural Therapy Activities

THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY PLAN TOPIC: SLEEP HYGIENE AND PAIN MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES ACTIVITY: SLEEP PILLOWS SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS: Dried sedative herbs (lavender, lemon balm, catmint/catnip, chamomile, lemon verbena) Felt squares Lace handkerchiefs or squares...