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BIRDSCAPING THE GARDEN: CREATE A GARDEN HAVEN FOR WILD BIRDS

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...

Suggested Horticultural Therapy Activities

Horticultural Therapy Activities

by Sarah Sieradzki SUGGESTED HORTICULTURAL THERAPY ACTIVITIES POTTING UP HOUSEPLANTS: Use sterile potting soil. I use pre-moistened Pro-Mix available in nurseries. I pre-root plants in water to increase success in propagation. I purchase 4” plastic pots (with drainage...

Decorating Bird Houses

Horticultural Therapy Activities

BIRDS AT HOME IN THE GARDEN HORTICULTURAL THERAPY SESSION PLAN DECORATING BIRD HOUSES WITH NATURAL MATERIALS by Sarah Sierdazki PURPOSE: Birds add multi-sensory interest to the garden—color, movement, life, and song. Make a home for birds in the garden by...