🌿 Cultivate & Connect
Senior Garden
Wellness Program
Let’s Grow Wellness Together
Bring color, creativity, and community to your residents this season.
Book your Cultivate & Connect experience today and let your seniors enjoy the beauty of gardening — one seed, one smile, one story at a time.
Bringing joy, creativity, and connection to every season
At The Melanin Urban Gardener, we believe gardening is more than growing plants — it’s about nurturing wellness, memory, and joy. Our Cultivate & Connect Senior Garden Wellness Program brings engaging, hands-on activities directly to nursing homes, group homes, and senior living communities across Wisconsin.
Each session is designed to inspire creativity, spark conversation, and promote physical and mental well-being through sensory-friendly garden-based activities.
🌼 What We Offer
We bring everything needed for an unforgettable, worry-free experience! Activities rotate seasonally and can include:
Fall and Thanksgiving–themed decorating sessions
Pumpkin and floral design workshops
Herb and container garden builds
Seed planting and nature crafts
Aromatherapy and garden memory activities
Each visit includes all materials, setup, and cleanup — making it easy for your staff and delightful for your residents.
💚 Why It Matters
Gardening has been proven to reduce stress, improve mood, and encourage gentle movement — all while giving seniors a sense of accomplishment and connection to nature.
Our sessions are designed to be inclusive, accessible, and therapeutic, creating moments of laughter, creativity, and calm that last long after we pack up.
🌻 Perfect For:
Assisted living communities
Nursing homes
Adult day programs
Memory care units
Senior apartments and enrichment centers
🌱 Getting Started
Booking is simple — we come to you with everything ready to go.
Packages start at $350 for up to 10 participants, with options for larger groups available.
FAQs
🌿 What is the Cultivate & Connect Senior Garden Wellness Program?
Cultivate & Connect is a mobile garden wellness experience designed specifically for seniors. We bring hands-on, garden-inspired activities directly to nursing homes, group homes, and senior communities. Each session focuses on creativity, relaxation, and connection — helping residents engage their senses and enjoy the beauty of nature year-round.
🪴 What types of activities do you offer?
Our activities change with the seasons! Depending on the time of year, we may offer:
Fall & Thanksgiving decorating sessions
Pumpkin or floral design workshops
Container and herb garden builds
Seed planting & nature crafts
Aromatherapy and garden memory projects
All sessions are sensory-friendly, inclusive, and fully adaptable to your residents’ needs.
🌸 Do you bring all the supplies?
Yes! We handle everything — materials, setup, and cleanup. Your staff only needs to provide a table or activity space for the session.
🌼 How long are the sessions?
Most sessions last between 2 to 3 hours, depending on the group size and activity type. We can adjust timing to fit your community’s schedule or event calendar.
🌱 How much does it cost?
Packages start at $350 for up to 10 participants. Larger group pricing and custom program options are also available. Travel fees may apply for locations outside of Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Ozaukee Counties.
🍁 How far in advance should we book?
We recommend scheduling your session at least 2–3 weeks in advance, especially during holidays or seasonal peak times (spring planting, fall harvest, Thanksgiving).
🌻 Do you offer ongoing or recurring sessions?
Yes! Many of our partner facilities book monthly or seasonal programs. We can create a customized calendar that aligns with your activity schedule or wellness initiatives.
🌾 Are the activities accessible for residents with mobility or cognitive challenges?
Absolutely. Every session is sensory-friendly and designed to meet participants where they are. We adapt materials, table heights, and pacing so everyone can participate comfortably — including residents with memory loss or physical limitations.
🌼 Can family members or staff participate too?
Of course! These sessions are wonderful for building intergenerational and community connections. Staff and family are welcome (and encouraged) to join in on the fun.
🌿 How do we get started?
Simply reach out through our contact form or email themelaninurbangardener1@gmail.com to request a session. We’ll send you available dates, pricing options, and confirm all the details before your scheduled visit.
Get in touch.
To schedule your first session or learn more about custom seasonal packages, fill out our contact form below or email us at themelaninurbangardener1@gmail.com