Using plants to improve well-being

  • Person's hands removing seeds from a dried flower

    Plants for Wellness: The practice of therapeutic horticulture

    You may not have heard the term therapeutic horticulture (TH) before – I had not despite experiencing the benefits of plants and gardening on my own wellbeing for many years. TH is rooted in the human connection with plants.

  • Vegetable Seed Starting: Why Bother?

    There are so many benefits to starting your own vegetables from seed, but many people are intimidated or don’t know how to get started. Plant 4 Good is here to help!

  • A picture of someone planting seeds in a seed starting tray.

    Seed Starting 101

    Now that you're ready to embark on your seed starting adventure, let's go over what you need to know to get growing.

  • Visiting UPenn?

    Use this guide to take a nature break while on campus. Believe it or to there are some wonderful gardens in close proximity to the medical facilities!