title: Gardening as a therapeutic intervention in mental health.
abstract: This article describes why one low-secure unit chose to initiate a horticultural therapy project and organise it as a 'workers' cooperative'. The therapeutic benefits of gardening are explored, particularly focusing on the social benefits. The article also discusses the issue of hope, which is an intrinsic requirement in gardening.
authors.affiliation: 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, Gloucester.
authors.forename: Mathew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Page
mesh_terms: D051639:Gardening; D006801:Humans; D008603:Mental Health; D006113:United Kingdom