The 1st International Conference on Horticultural Therapy and Therapeutic Landscaping – “Horticultural Therapy and Therapeutic Landscaping for Health and Well-Being” was held on 27th & 28th June 2014 in HK. There were 349 & 343 participants on 27 and 28 June 2014 respectively. Keynote speakers were Professor Diane Relf and Professor Candice Shoemaker from US. Guest speakers were from Taiwan and Korea. There were 15 oral presentations at the concurrent sessions and 8 poster presentations. Exhibitions and 12 HT workshops were held. Collaborated organisations included universities and professional bodies.

Host Organisers:
Centre for Gerontological Nursing, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong Association of Therapeutic Horticulture (HKATH)

Co-organiser:
The Pi Iota Chapter, The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International
Asia Pacific Association of Therapeutic Horticulture (APATH)

Supporting Organisations:
The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA)
Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (Thei)
The Institute of Active Ageing (IAA), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University