When the Weather Outside is Frightful: Interior Healing Gardens

For those of us not in Florida or Phoenix, this time of year doesn’t allow for as much interaction with nature, especially if we are in a wheelchair or just not so sure of foot. Many healthcare facilities (and many corporate offices, too) offer indoor gardens, atria, or greenhouses for those months when going outside is not an appealing or safe option. Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI (above) is one of the healthcare facilities featured in this article: http://www.planterra.com/research/article_therapeutic.php