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Garden of Inspiration Art Show - Reflections
November 30, 2023
This fall, the Memory Hub held an art exhibit in Maude’s Garden. Genevieve Wanucha, Maude’s Garden project lead, shares some memories.
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When mental health therapy starts in the garden - in the Seattle TimesAugust 25, 2023
A new Seattle Times article spotlights Maude's Garden, the therapeutic memory garden at the Memory Hub community center. Hannah Furfaro interviews some of the garden's creators to communicate the benefits of gardens to people living with memory loss. The article features incredible photos of our unique green space. Take a peek!
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Open Call for Artwork: You are invited to participate in an open-air exhibit of art inspired by Maude’s Garden at the Memory Hub!August 02, 2023
We will celebrate the creativity of the Memory Hub community at the "Garden of Inspiration" exhibit on September 21, 2023.You are invited to participate in an open-air exhibit of art inspired by Maude’s Garden at the Memory Hub! Entry deadline is Sept 15.
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Maude’s Garden Art Opportunity!August 02, 2023
New community art boxes are located under each garden bench. Filled with colored pencils, watercolor markers, graphite pencils, a magnifying glass, and artist-quality paper, visitors have everything they need to relax and make garden inspired art.
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“It’s like the garden is telling time:” June Garden Discovery ProgramJune 07, 2023
It was a gorgeous day at the June Garden Discovery Program! We heard words like "abundant," "sunshine," and "colorful."
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What’s Growing in Maude’s Garden - Spring 2023May 01, 2023
Curious about all those plants in Maude's Garden? Here is a guide of the current highlights for you.
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Support Maude’s Garden on Husky Giving Day, April 6th!April 05, 2023
Today, April 6th, is Husky Giving Day, the University of Washington’s 24-hour online giving challenge. Join us to support Maude's Garden!
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“What’s In Bloom” February 2023February 02, 2023
This spring, Maude’s Garden team and volunteers will work to maintain and develop this beautiful place for Memory Hub visitors and program participants, who enjoy exploring and being together in Maude’s Garden. We welcomed three new Maude's Garden volunteers who will provide gardening help and ideas: Dawn Robinson of Sunrise Container Garden Design, Makenzie Patarino of UW, and Caitlin Gilson of Bastyr University. The Memory Hub also looks forward to hosting a second round of the Garden Discovery program, a collaboration between Seattle Parks and Recreation and the UW MBWC. We thank Family Resource Home Care for supporting their long-time support of this nature engagement program.
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Making a fall table mosaicDecember 01, 2022
Take a look at the fall table mosaic and leaf rubbings created by the participants in the fall Garden Discovery Program at the Memory Hub.
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Dedication of the memory garden treeOctober 31, 2022
A big group of "old timers" from the Momentia Out and About Walks gathered in Maude's Garden to dedicate a young tree planted in memory of their loved ones.
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New Research: Exposure to green space may boost cognitive healthSeptember 04, 2022
Here's a study we at Maude's Garden think is interesting! A nationwide study shows that exposure to green space may support cognitive health. The NIA-funded study findings support the need for further research into the use of green space exposure as a possible way to reduce the risks of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults.
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What’s Growing in Maude’s Garden - July/August 2022August 19, 2022
Curious about all those plants in the memory garden? Here's a guide for you!
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A big thank you to memory garden volunteers!March 23, 2022
Thank you to volunteers Debbie Wheeler, Laura Westbrook, and Kyle Armour for helping us get the first plants into the ground!
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What’s Growing in Maude’s Garden - March/April 2022March 16, 2022
Curious about all those plants in the memory garden? Here's a guide for you!