The Principles and Practices that Guide our Programs

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 Permaculture is a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature. It is an approach to land design and management based on twelve principles and whole-systems thinking. 

Therapeutic horticulture is a professional practice of using plant and nature-based activities to enhance well-being and address participants' psychological, physical, cognitive, social, spiritual, and/or vocational goals. 

Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is a Japanese practice of slow-walking and deep-breathing through the forest.  This calm, quiet time in nature has well-documented health benefits.