Social and therapeutic horticulture is the process for individuals and groups to develop well-being using plants and horticulture.  It includes interaction with other individuals and Parklea staff in a social setting as well as the more formal horticultural therapy applications for both therapy and rehabilitation across all disability groups.  In addition Social and therapeutic horticulture uses horticultural activities and interaction for learning basic skills such as literacy and numeracy, addressing social or key skill issues like team working, time keeping and patience as well as the use of the outdoor environment to gain mental and physical health and awareness of the natural surroundings.