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How much do garden therapy jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for garden therapy in the United States is $24.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Garden Therapy vs Horticultural Therapist?

AspectGarden TherapyHorticultural Therapist
CredentialsOften requires certifications in horticulture or therapy techniquesTypically requires a degree in horticulture, therapy, or related fields, plus certification
Work EnvironmentCommunity gardens, therapeutic settings, clinics, senior centersHospitals, rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities
Industry UsageUsed in healthcare, community programs, and wellness initiativesPrimarily in healthcare, mental health, and rehabilitation sectors

Garden Therapy and Horticultural Therapist roles both involve using plants and gardening to promote health and well-being. However, Horticultural Therapists typically have more formal education and certifications, and work in clinical or healthcare settings, while Garden Therapists often focus on community and wellness programs with varied credentials.

What is garden therapy?

Garden therapy, also known as horticultural therapy, is a therapeutic practice that uses gardening and plant-based activities to improve an individual's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is often used in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and senior living facilities as a way to reduce stress, boost mood, and promote social interaction. Participants engage in activities like planting, watering, and caring for plants, which can enhance motor skills, provide sensory stimulation, and foster a sense of accomplishment. Garden therapy is beneficial for people of all ages and abilities and can be tailored to specific therapeutic goals.

How does a garden therapy professional typically collaborate with other healthcare providers within a therapeutic setting?

Garden Therapy professionals often work closely with occupational therapists, mental health counselors, and medical staff to create holistic care plans for clients. Collaboration involves regular communication about client progress, adapting gardening activities to support therapeutic goals, and participating in interdisciplinary meetings. This teamwork ensures that gardening interventions are tailored to complement other therapies, maximizing benefits for clients. As a Garden Therapy practitioner, you'll play a key role in bridging nature-based interventions with broader healthcare strategies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a garden therapist?

To thrive as a Garden Therapist, you need a background in horticulture, therapy, or related health fields, often supported by certifications in horticultural therapy or therapeutic gardening. Familiarity with adaptive gardening tools, plant care techniques, and therapeutic program planning software is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and creativity help build trust and tailor activities to individual client needs. These abilities are vital for promoting physical, emotional, and psychological well-being in diverse populations through effective therapeutic gardening experiences.
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Infographic showing various Garden Therapy job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,557 per year, or $24.8 per hour.

Clinical Care Coordinator - Hilltop Recovery Residence - Westminster

HCRS

Bellows Falls, VT

$62K - $66K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

The pay for this position is $62,049-$66,300 annually.

Are you looking for a counseling position that provides opportunity for autonomy, creativity, and leadership? Develop and hone your skills in engaging with individuals and families during a period of their lives that is ripe with potential, in a collaborative and respectful manner. HCRS is looking for a mental health professional who is qualified to complete assessments, guide treatment, provide therapy and work with families and/or other supportive network members to fill a unique opportunity as a Clinical Care Coordinator, supporting young adults who are having social, emotional and psychiatric experiences in a residential setting. Are you that person?

Our unique location and open approach allows for you to develop therapeutic relationships and groups through use of our hiking trails, gardens, hands on homesteading activities, and other unique Green Mountain state projects. The ways to engage with our residents is open to your unique interests and ideas. Past activities have included; group yoga at a waterfall, sensory activities with herbs from our garden, therapy sessions while hiking,  participating in maple sugaring, and many other creative ways to engage.

HCRS is a team of committed providers and business leaders passionate about transforming the lives of those living in our community. We strive for excellence and have achieved significant and measurable improvement in clinical outcomes for the more than 4,000 clients we serve.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • A Master’s degree in Social work, psychology, or counseling
  • A VT License or eligibility to be rostered in VT
  • 2 years of related work in the mental health field
  • Experience working with youth in transition or young adults
  • Trauma-informed and recovery oriented approach

Located just a short driving distance from Keene, Lebanon, and Hanover, New Hampshire, Brattleboro, Vermont, and Greenfield and Springfield, Massachusetts, you can have it all – great family communities, work/life balance, no traffic, the shopping, and a much lower cost of living than larger cities.

Join a team that makes a difference every day and a company that has been named one of Vermont's Best Places to work for SIX years in a row.

Offering competitive compensation, outstanding benefits including wellness incentives, snow tire subsidy and more! You will want to make this a job for your lifetime.

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Offices of mental health practitioners

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Springfield, VT, US

Year founded

1967

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