Over the past two years, I’ve transformed my once overgrown and chaotic garden into a mindful sanctuary, a space that nurtures both my surroundings and my mental well-being. This personal journey highlights the powerful connection between gardening and mental health—a connection supported by research showing that gardening can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, while boosting life satisfaction and a sense of community. Inspired by my own experience, I now offer walk-and-talk therapy sessions in the serene gardens of the Dandenong Ranges, helping others find peace, clarity, and healing through nature. 🌿

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At Root Down Horticultural Therapy and Counselling, we are passionate about the therapeutic effects of nature, and water plays a crucial role in our sessions. Water is not just a vital resource for life, but also a powerful tool for emotional and mental healing. Our Walk-and-Talk Therapy sessions at the stunning Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens offer clients the opportunity to experience the calming influence of nature, with water features providing the perfect backdrop for healing.

It all begins with an idea. Discover how horticultural therapy can transform mental health and wellbeing. Explore expert advice and nature-based healing practices to reduce stress, foster growth, and reconnect with yourself.

It all begins witIn a world where medication often feels like the go-to solution for every ailment, a refreshing breeze is blowing in from Scandinavia, bringing with it a garden’s worth of healing potential. Dr. Anna Maria Palsdottir’s upcoming talk at the Therapeutic Horticulture Australia Conference promises to dig deep into a question that’s been sprouting in the minds of garden enthusiasts for years: Can plants truly heal us? As it turns out, the answer might be a resounding "yes"—and it’s rooted in science as much as it is in soil.h an idea.