Come to Your SENSES on the Plant Toolbox

(Updated: April 30, 2026, 10:26 a.m.)
A man with closed eyes holding basil leaves to his nose.

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You can now search the Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox for plants useful for Therapeutic Horticulture. Just type any of these search tags into the SEARCH box:

  • th-smell
  • th-sight
  • th-taste
  • th-touch
  • th-sound
  • th-sowing

These search tags return a curated group of plants that can be used in Therapeutic Horticulture classes and demonstrations. These plants are also suitable for using in sensory gardens and children's gardens.

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