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Trellis Therapeutic Horticulture Conference 2026
13th March 2026
The Trellis Conference is Scotland’s leading event for professionals working in therapeutic horticulture. Held annually, it brings together over 100 practitioners, researchers, and advocates from across the UK to share knowledge, explore best practice, and strengthen connections across the sector.
What the Conference Offers
- Professional input from keynote speakers, workshop leaders, and delegates, covering topics from horticulture techniques to therapeutic practices.
- Networking opportunities with a diverse community of over 100 attendees, fostering collaboration peer support and fresh perspectives.
- Project showcases that highlight innovation, impact and the diverse ways gardening supports health and wellbeing.
- Training workshops tailored to practical and therapeutic gardening themes, offering hands-on learning and skill-building.
Get Started
Getting started with your therapeutic gardening project can be overwhelming, but we’ve got all the resources and information you need to get gardening. From activity sheets to factsheets, how-to videos and books, we’re here to help you and your group benefit.
Support Us
You can help people facing a host of difficulties, from mental health concerns to physical disabilities. By using the health-boosting power of gardening and nature connection, you can help people cultivate not only plants but their own well-being, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Learning and Professional Development
We can support you with:
- professional development and recognition
- Connecting you with other projects in the network to exchange good practice
- on-site fieldwork support
- Learning from others around the world
Professional Body
Welcome to the UK Association for Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (ASTH) – the professional body representing therapeutic horticulture across the UK.
Networking Seminars
Throughout the year we arrange in-person networking seminars in various locations across Scotland. These events allow people from all areas of therapeutic horticulture to come together and share their experience and knowledge.
International Seminar Series
Our Seminar Series has been running for 5 years and have grown in size and reputation. The seminars are for anyone who is interested in therapeutic horticulture, for those already working in the field and anyone who is just diving into this wonderful world for the first time.
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