We are now one month and a few days into the new year. While the COVID-19 pandemic rages on in many parts of the world, the recent availability of two vaccines with a third on the way, all against the virus, brings renewed hope and anticipation that some degree of…
The therapeutic benefits of gardening on cognition have been suggested in several studies across a range of populations including the elderly and those displaying cognitive impairments.
In the summer of 2020 when junior Shelby Kucharski first began volunteering at the Wilmot Botanical Gardens, she was not familiar with this unique green space nestled near the east edge of the University of Florida’s main campus. Indeed, she had only just learned of its existence when…
During the past year we have all been forced to practice patience as we wait to understand more about Covid-19, vaccines, variants, and transmission, and this required patience has impacted just about every aspect of our lives. Thinking about the concept of patience reminded me of a newsletter…
Our fall plant sale was a great success despite the many uncertainties we faced during the planning stage and up to the time of the event. We thank all of you who supported the sale, both on-line and in person. Because there was concern that we would not be able…
The therapeutic benefits of gardening on cognition have been suggested in several studies across a range of populations including the elderly and those displaying cognitive impairments.
The therapeutic benefits of gardening on cognition have been suggested in several studies across a range of populations including the elderly and those displaying cognitive impairments.
Volunteer Persis Desai first heard of Wilmot Botanical Gardens (WBG) during her freshman year when her Introduction to Plant Science course instructor, Erin Alvarez, took students on a tour of the grounds and greenhouse here. It was at this time that Persis also learned of the therapeutic horticulture…
This fall has been quiet in the greenhouse due to Covid-19. Our therapeutic horticulture sessions continue to be on pause, and we have had to keep the greenhouse closed to the public. As a result, our plants are not receiving their usual daily adoration, but Eden and Veronica,…
Thanks to Covid-19, there is not a lot of news to report in terms of the greenhouse or therapeutic horticulture program. While we are anxious to get programming started again, we don’t know yet when that will happen. In the meantime, thought I could share information on some…
