In the context of a therapeutic garden, the intervention of planting bulbs takes on a double meaning: on the one hand the aesthetic and sensory effect (colours, scents, awakening shapes), on the other hand an activity that encourages presence, contact with the earth, the cyclical rhythm of nature. According to an article on horticultural therapy, the activity of planting bulbs encourages 'sensory experience involving touch, sight, sound, ...' and allows people to 'see their commitment take shape'.
In an environment such as Petra Oasi Naturale, the therapeutic garden can particularly benefit from the use of bulbs: the appearance of blossom after the dormancy period brings with it a message of rebirth and hope, which fits in well with the goals of wellness and regeneration.
