Horticulture therapy improves cognitive abilities by allowing individuals to learn new skills, improve their attention, and devise strategies for staying on track with their tasks. Gardening is also known to improve memory response and provide sensory stimulation through all five senses, which promotes neuroplasticity.
Take a look at current research on the effect of horticulture therapy on cognition:
- Research shows an increase in levels of brain nerve growth factors in seniors who took part in gardening regularly
- According to Attention Restoration Theory (ART), spending time in nature not only helps in relaxation but also improves focus and concentration