On this two day course you will learn the theories and practical knowledge required to begin a client-centred social and therapeutic horticulture programme with adults with a range of learning ...

The Grow Leader course aims to support more people to become effective facilitators of ecological land management and food growing projects. Delivered over 12 sessions at our 6 acre ...

Drawing on Thrive's considerable experience of setting up our own projects, and assisting other organisations through our consultancy service, this course provides the practical knowledge, skills and ...

This course provides an introduction to the key skills set for Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) Practice, and will consider the fundamental practice approach and role of the ...

The understanding of how mental ill health and mental distress affect many of us is becoming more acknowledged. Modern life appears to increase levels of stress and anxiety and the trend of increased ...

This 2 day course provides information, skills, techniques and confidence in using social and therapeutic horticulture to address rehabilitation, recovery, social inclusion, training and employment. ...

This course will explore how we can utilise the evidence base to ensure people living with dementia have the opportunity to interact and engage with gardens and other green environments. It will cover ...

A flexible Masters degree designed to develop a rigorous understanding of transformational responses to the pervasive effects that economic structures and environmental change are having on diet, ...

You will study the biogeography of crops, and the importance of geographical climate, soil and water resources. The science of GMOs, energy crops, and food growing techniques such as permaculture, ...

Learn about the benefits, challenges and management techniques of using animals to improve a variety of wildlife habitats across Dorset. The Dorset Wildlife Trust manage Kingcombe ...

Weekend Courses on sustainable beekeeping are run by Bees for Development at Ragman's Lane Permaculture Farm, in the Wye Valley.  We cover the management of bees, and natural ways to take ...

Gardening is often an important and meaningful activity for older people. In addition to providing opportunities for social contact, organised horticultural activities promote health, well being and ...

Social and therapeutic horticulture is the process of using plants and gardens to improve physical and mental health, as well as communication and thinking skills. This one day course introduces the ...