Abstract
Youth interest in horticulture may be improved with the help of the elderly. The percentage of elderly people in the United States is growing at a greater rate than any other age group. The loss of life decision-making capabilities and the control of retirement home environments can lead to stress and depression. To counteract this problem, some institutions have used horticulture or pet therapy as tools to improve the quality of life for the elderly. We describe a 4-H horticulture education program that depends on mentoring skills of older adults to deliver hands-on, experiential-based 4-H program. In Project Exploring Aging through Shared Experiences (EASE), Pillemer et al. (1994) used as a framework for an intergenerational gardening experience. Students learn basic horticulture concepts from and with senior citizens though hands-on activities in a setting that is similar to the well-established SERIES program. Projects range from single-event terrariums to on-going summer gardens.
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