Therapeutic Gardening Canterbury
This is an active, busy, and creative department. Our students carry out seasonal work by clearing from the previous year and planning and preparing for the next season.
This is a special and therapeutic learning time for our students which we believe is important.
Planting and Growing Crops
Students get involved in planting and growing crops whether it is flowers or vegetables, planting up patio pots, and hanging baskets.
Students help to prepare the outside ground for vegetables or flowers, learn how to handle plants and prepare the soil, sow seeds, and plant plugs, use fertiliser, label plants and keep the department clean and tidy.
Student Allotments
Students also have the opportunity to develop their own small allotments here at the John Graham Centre and take whatever they produce home with them.
We aim to produce plants, vegetables, herbs, and flowers, some of which our students can learn how to prepare to cook or take home to their families.
Book a visit and a free taster day
If you are interested in a place, you can book a visit to see the Centre and what we do. Visits are usually booked at 10.30 am or 1.30pm and you are welcome to come with or without the student. We will take you on a tour of the farm and show you our wonderful site.
After your visit you will receive an application pack to complete and the student can join us for a free Taster Day, to see the different the activities and get to know our staff so they feel comfortable there.
Once the placement has been agreed by Social Services and care managers, then the students can start attending.
