The aim of the SOBI Seminars is to provide a forum for novel scientific findings and ideas in all areas of plant and animal sciences which are addressed within the Section for Organismal Biology. In order to fulfill this aim a two-monthly seminar series is organized. The seminars will be held every other week on Friday, alternating between internal and external speakers.

17 may: Victoria Lygum


Healing gardens and the therapeutic use of plants

Victoria Lygum
PhD Landscape Architect

For thousands of years gardens have been used for restorative purposes. Research studies indicate that stays in or even just a view to nature can support human health and well-being. Research in nature and health relations is presented from a landscape architectural perspective. This leads to an introduction of the concept of healing gardens. Following this, two very different types of healing gardens are presented. The first is described with a focus on scented plants whereas the second gives various example of how plants can be used in a therapeutic way.

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