Spotlight on Putting Down Roots

Matt Woodruff, Horticulture Skills Manager, shares his work supporting St Mungo’s clients through Putting Down Roots. Putting Down Roots is a horticultural therapy and training project, using gardening as a tool to help people in their recovery.

"It establishes a routine by asking participants to commit to attending regular sessions, and taking responsibility in caring for plants.

Learning to nurture something else helps people to learn to nurture themselves, and there is a parallel between the growth and development of plants and the growth and development of people."

Watch the video to hear from people who have benefitted from our Putting Down Roots program. Click on the button below to hear more about Putting Down Roots from Matt.