Basker is rooted in horticultural therapy and uses gardening, nature, and plant activities for mental, physical, emotional, and social well-being - led by a trained horticultural therapy professional.

Yes! There is so much amazing research to show the benefits of this practice. Professionally established over 100 years ago, you’ll find HT practiced most often in hospitals, schools, mental-health facilities, and rehabilitation centers. 

With Basker, I’m excited to introduce horticultural therapy more broadly and make it more accessible outside of clinical and institutionalized settings - so everyone can benefit from the practice.

Horticultural therapy uses gardening, art/crafts, and cooking as the fundamental ways to practice it.

Basker examples activities: learning to grow from seed, making pressed flower art, cooking with new herbs from the garden.

So many! Gardening and nature-based activities have been shown to decrease stress, mental fatigue, anxiety, depression, and loneliness; increase physical activity and quality of life; and deepen connections to self + others. 

At Basker we use HT to help the body and the brain for better well-being.

For sure. In fact, it’s all about learning new skillsets. No green thumb necessary (and I can help you have one!).

Basker offers private and group workshops to show you how to grow cut flowers. Cut flowers are huge focus at Basker because of the powerful feelings and sense of calm they can evoke.

Our brains love the geometric shapes, colors, and scents. Plus, it makes the butterflies, bees, and birds really happy, too. Reach out to hello@baskergardens.com about a private session or group workshop.

Cut-and-come-again flowers are easy-to-grow powerhouses that offer continuous blooms throughout the season. You cut - and they come again!

Not only is this a more sustainable growing practice, it’s super cost-effective, too.

Cosmos, zinnias, dahlias, and gomphrena are great examples of cut and come again flowers.

Growing cut flowers in pots is a garden (just a small-ish one). In fact, growing in pots or smaller spaces is a great way to start growing and create something special, no matter how much space you have.

Horticultural therapy is a great way for team building in the workplace. It can help:
Anxiety + Stress Reduction
Sense of Ownership
Increased Focus
Calming and / or Creative Breaks
Leadership Skills
Increased Engagement

Based on a Basker consumer-research study, group sessions stood out to interviewees as one of the most inviting, accessible, and approachable ways to practice horticultural therapy.

Basker offers group programming spanning a range of plant + nature-based sessions that include gardening, cooking, and art – and are often created with a specific group focus in mind (menopause, new parents, corporate well-being, team building, and more).