2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week: Being Outdoors and Around Plants
As the 2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week comes to a close, for many, it’s really about gardening, growing plants, and being in nature. The many benefits of being outdoors and around plants includes greater happiness and joy, higher levels of reduced stress and anxiety, increased self-esteem and mood, connecting with the world and others, and […]
2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week: Socialization & Empowerment
In addition to experiencing the joy of having the seeds one has planted and nurtured sprout to life, two other benefits of horticultural therapy include socialization and empowerment. Working at Red Wiggler Community Farm, Growers have an opportunity to build a strong community by connecting to others, to be a part of a team, and […]
2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week: Dignity of Earning a Paycheck
Let’s talk about a benefit of horticultural therapy that isn’t discussed much. Here at Red Wiggler Community Farm, we believe in the dignity of earning a paycheck by doing meaningful work. Our Growers work part time and are paid minimum wage or higher. In addition to the therapeutic benefit of hard work and earning a […]
2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week: David & his passion for flowers
Did you know that horticultural therapy has many benefits? Benefits include connecting with and being in nature, having a sense of achievement, being a part of a community, building confidence and self-esteem, and having fun and enjoyment. Check out this video from September 2016 of David, one of our Growers, and his passion for flowers. […]
2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week (3/14/2021 – 3/20/2021)
Today is the start of the 2021 National Horticultural Therapy Week! As a Social Care Farm, Red Wiggler Community Farm believes in the healing power of farming, gardening, and nature; and we have seen how it can change people’s lives. Check out this video of one of our Growers, Brandon, and his experience with the lawn […]
2021 International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day 2021! #MeetTheWomen of Red Wiggler Community Farm. Grateful for all the hard working women who make Red Wiggler successful — THANK YOU!!