What is Therapeutic Horticulture and What Can It Do for You?

To find the answers, explore class offerings led by the Therapeutic Horticulture staff. Deepen your connection with the natural world and improve your well-being in the process of delving deeper into nature's sensory wonders.

Featured Classes

 

Bluebird perchingWell-Being and Wildlife Gardening: Sensory Wonders of Nature
Thursday, September 18; 9:30–11 a.m. OR
Thursday, September 25; 5:30–7 p.m. OR
Thursday, November 6; 9:30–11 a.m.

Learn native gardening concepts to attract nature to your outside space, and enjoy the sensory wonders of creation by mimicking natural patterns. Ideas for wildlife-friendly gardening will be covered and resources for action provided. Actively cultivating a haven through habitat-style gardening can lead to thrilling exploration of nature's expanding cycles in your greenspace.
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Cup of teaTherapeutic Benefits of Herbal Tea
Tuesday, November 11; 5–6:30 p.m.
Join our Therapeutic Horticulture team for a primer on all things tea! Learn about the history of tea, the difference between a tea and a tisane, and how teatime can help improve well-being. We will taste test several of our favorite herbal teas, and then you will have the opportunity to try your hand at making your own special tea flavor. Participants will take home a 4 oz. jar of their own custom herbal tea blend.
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Registration Now Open for Fall Classes!

Registration For Winter Classes Opens November 3 at 9 a.m.

Register Online (Note: If you are a member, log in to receive member pricing.)
OR
Download a Fall 2025 Print-at-home Catalog
Download a Winter 2025 Print-at-home Catalog

We look forward to seeing you in a class soon!

Contact the Therapeutic Horticulture team at MBGTH@mobot.org or (314) 577-9473 x 76455.

 
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Therapeutic Horticultural Programs at the Garden are made possible
through contributions by:

Friends and family of Dr. Samuel D. Soule
Dr. Oscar and Barbara Soule
Edward Chase Garvey Memorial Foundation
E. Reuben and Gladys Flora Grant Charitable Trust
Mary Anne Lucas Fund
International Paper Corporation
Trulaske Family
Bayer Foundation