We are The Gator Nation, a diverse community dedicated to excellence in education and research and shaping a better future for Florida, the nation and the world. Our mission is to enable our students to lead and influence the next generation and beyond for economic, cultural and societal benefit.

University of Florida

New Row

Contact expert @[Full Name](fullname), @[Job Title](job_title) at @[Organization](organization) for media, speaking, professional opportunities and more.

@[Full Name](fullname) at @[Organization](organization) | Contact Form

Expert Inquiry

Open Sans

The Effects of Therapeutic Horticulture on Student Well-being and Academic Resilience

Pilot Study on Therapeutic Horticulture for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Mixed Methods Study

Exploring the benefits of therapeutic horticulture in patients in gynecologic oncology: A pilot study.

Elizabeth (Leah) Diehl, RLA, HTM is director of therapeutic horticulture at Wilmot Botanical Gardens and lecturer in the Environmental Horticulture Department at the University of Florida. She is a licensed landscape architect, master gardener and professionally registered horticultural therapist. She manages and teaches an undergraduate certificate program in horticultural therapy, conducts research and runs therapeutic horticulture programming for diverse populations, where she trains and manages clients, students and volunteers. Her current research explores the effects of a structured therapeutic horticulture program on student stress, anxiety and academic resilience.

People-plant interactions

Student Mental Health

Garden therapy

Therapeutic Horticulture

Horticultural therapy

Healing gardens

Nature-based programs

Therapeutic Gardens

Faculty Page

How Talking to Plants Impacts Their Growth and Our Health

Wilmot Gardens show why interacting with plants can improve health

Leah Diehl, Therapeutic Horticulture Director at Wilmot Gardens

UF Student Therapeutic Horticulture Program Awarded 2025 Health and Wellness Champions for Change Award

Elizabeth Diehl headshot

Director | Professor

Florida's water resources are vital for Florida's environmental and economic future. Many programs related to Extension are directly linked to improving and protecting Florida's water resources. Join us in this new episode of Extension Cord as we meet with Stacie Greco, the Water Resources Program Manager with Alachua County's Department of Environmental Protection Department, as we discuss Florida's water resources.

RESOURCES

Florida's Water Resources: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/FE/FE75700.pdf

Alachua County's Water Resources Page: https://www.alachuacounty.us/Depts/epd/WaterResources/Pages/default.aspx

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/alachuacountymastergardeners 

If you would like to reach out to any of the agents, feel free to send them an email or call our county extension office at (352)955-2402

Follow us on your favorite podcast platform:

Google: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ii7xww6vvi4viqhx3k46pwmntkq

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/extension-cord/id1505567932

Anchor: https://anchor.fm/ExtensionCord

Castbox
https://castbox.fm/channel/id2731302?country=us

RadioPublic
https://radiopublic.com/extension-cord-6r0yq4

Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/0HQTdHTwdYsrN56gLNYakz

Song: LiQWYD - Summer Nights (Vlog No Copyright Music)
Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music.
Video Link: https://youtu.be/Q1bBAEhDBBg

Music by LiQWYD:
http://www.soundcloud.com/liqwyd
http://www.bit.ly/liqwyd-youtube
http://www.instagram.com/liqwyd
http://www.spoti.fi/2RPd66h
http://www.apple.co/2TZtpeG
http://www.patreon.com/LiQWYD

Extension Cord: Florida's Water

Media Inquiry