“Connecting Personal Wellness to the Garden” Lecture Series
Rersearch shows a connection between our personal wellness- mental, physcial, and emotional well-being– to our interaction with plant materials and green spaces. This lecture series is to introduce Garden members and volunteers, health care providers, and the interested individuals from the general public to the myriad of concepts tied to the field of horticulture therapy.
- September 14- Accessible Gardens- Adapting gardens and gardeners for life-long activity
Barb Larson
Horticulture Educator, Kenosha County UW-Extension - October 12- Customizing a Healing Garden Program- Connecting people, plants and facilities
Leslie Leith
Lead Instructor Horticulture, Shepherds College - November 9- Elements of a Healing Garden: Six components to establish personal wellness in a garden setting
Mike Maddox
Horticulture Educator, Rock County UW-Extension
Director of Education, Rotary Botanical Gardens - December 14- Plants for the Horticulture Therapy- Choosing plant materials for sensory stimulation
Mark Dwyer
Director of Horticulture, Rotary Botanical Gardens
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As a 12+ member of the Janesville Area Shade Tree Committee and a Plant Health Advisor for UW-Extensions’ Horticulture Help Line, Mary Kay has channeled her passion for trees into helping individuals and the community stay green with trees. Mary Kay will share with you the “common sense” things that everyone should know about their trees, from the time they go into the ground to the long-lived mature ones. This is a must-attend for any tree owner!
With 20+ years of experience under his hip-waders, MGV Glenn Erickson will guide gardeners through the maintenance needs of your water garden- be it a small fountain on the deck to a massive man-made pond. If you are considering a pond for your garden, come with your questions so you can do it correct from the start. 
