By Design: The Healing Gardens at Siskin Hospital

Published March 22, 2023 at 7:57 PM EDT

Rendering of part of The Healing Gardens.

Gardens can heal and calm - mind, body and soul.

Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation plans to build a series of therapeutic gardens on its campus in downtown Chattanooga.

The design for what will be known as The Healing Gardens at Siskin Hospital features herbs, plants and flowers - as well as art installations, sculptures and gathering spaces - not only for patients, but also for the community.

Matt Gibson is president and CEO of Siskin Hospital.

Bruce Komiske is the volunteer project executive for The Healing Gardens.

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