Welcome to Trellis

Not quite sure where to start or what you need? We have lots of resources for every stage of your therapeutic gardening project. We can support you with:

  • project start-up
  • developing established projects
  • careers in therapeutic horticulture
  • data, research and the therapeutic horticulture knowledge base
  • statistics on the sector in Scotland/UK
  • job adverts
  • professional development and recognition
  • promotion of therapeutic horticulture
  • information on the benefits of therapeutic gardening and how it can best be used with different groups
  • adapting horticulture techniques, tools and spaces to serve the needs of different client groups
  • introducing gardening/seasonal activity programmes in health and care settings, schools, prisons and other community and health sector settings
  • connecting you with other projects in the network to exchange good practice
  • getting your group on the map so others can find you
  • on-site fieldwork support
  • learning from others around the world

 

Jobs & Careers

Our Jobs & Careers section has been designed to help you find your way into a career in therapeutic horticulture. You can also search the latest job advertisements - or advertise your project's vacancies on our jobs portal.

Therapeutic Horticulture

Therapeutic Horticulture is a process whereby trained practitioners, using plants, gardening and nature connection, work with people to help them improve their physical and psychological health and wellbeing, skills and abilities. At Trellis we can support you with:

  • Information on the benefits of therapeutic gardening and how it can best be used with different groups
  • Data, research and the therapeutic horticulture knowledge base
  • Statistics on the sector in Scotland/UK
  • Promotion of therapeutic horticulture

 

Want to find out more?

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

Latest news

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Health and Social Aspects of Urban Agriculture and Horticulture - SLU Lecture

Trellis CEO, Fiona, talked all things Therapeutic Horticulture in Scotland during a recent seminar with students from Swedish University of...

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 Glasgow Ovarian Cancer Support Group

Glasgow Ovarian Cancer Support Group

Supporting people to look after their mental wellbeing is central to the work of Trellis. Project Advisor Joan recently supported...

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Joan at The Gathering

SCVO The Gathering

Trellis had the pleasure of having a stall at SCVO The Gathering. It was lovely to have so many attendees...

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SLU presentation

Trellis presents about our work with Scottish Prisons at SLU, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Trellis Project Advisor, Joan, presented to the students at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. She spoke about Trellis' experience...

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SRUC lecture

Trellis lecturing for HNC Horticulture students at the Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

Emma, Trellis Training and Standards Officer, has been lecturing for HNC Horticulture students at the Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), providing...

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Trellis stall at DSG conference

Discover Scotland Gardens Tourism Conference

Trellis attended the Discover Scottish Gardens Tourism conference in March at Cambo House and Gardens. The day consisted of presentations...