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The U.S.
Department of Agriculture has teamed up with designated universities
around the country to begin gardening programs. In Texas, the USDA
has teamed up with Texas A&M University to create the Texas Master
Gardner's Association. Each state should have a similar
program. Programs like the TMGA are designed to teach gardening
techniques, tips, and provide information on which plants are indigenous to the area.
They have a wealth of information. The U.S. Department of
Agriculture has teamed up with designated universities around the country
to begin gardening programs.
Many
agricultural universities also offer curriculums dealing with the
therapeutic aspects of horticulture.
If you are
wanting to become a certified Horticultural Therapist then you will be
interested in programs in conjunction with The American Horticultural
Therapy Association. They may be contacted at:
The American
Horticultural Therapy Association
362A Christopher Avenue
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879
Telephone: (301) 948-3010 or
www.ahta.org
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