Trellis Conference 2019
Tuesday 5 March 2019
at The Bield at Blackruthven, Perth PH1 1PY
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What was included:
- Professional input from delegates, workshop presenters and keynote speakers
- Networking opportunities with over 170 delegates likeminded professionals and new perspectives
- Showcases - Palliative Care Gardening and The Gardens at HMP Dumfries
A wealth of workshops, including:
- Ken Cox on his latest book - Garden Plants for Scotland and also Fruit and Vegetables for Scotland
- Meeting the therapeutic needs of young people with attachment difficulties and development trauma through gardening & outdoor activities, Dr Shona Quin
- Growing a community gardening project: Profile Raising & retaining volunteers Brighter Bervie
- Gardening for butterflies and bees with Butterfly Conservation Scotland
- Gardening with Children in a Respite Care Setting, Seaview Garden, Edinburgh
- How do you balance quality of plant production with education & care? at Southton Smallholding
- Mental health & gardening with young people Stratheden Hospital Garden Unit
- Therapeutic Gardening Research Focus Group: How do your Gardeners grow? Imogen Jackson, Coventry University
- Eco dyeing taster workshop - Natural dyes from the garden, Girvan Community Garden
- And, of course, a Horticultural Masterclass with Jim McColl MBE and much much more...
What delegates said about the conference:
"First time attender. I can’t express fully how useful this day has been. I’ve met some interesting people, got some interesting information. It’s been a pleasure."
"Really enjoyed the conference – went too quickly and good mix of opportunities to network and ask questions."
"Inspiration. Inspiring and knowledgeable speakers. Great folk to meet. Great venue and delicious food."
"Validating about the work we do – the skills and experience in the sector and it’s growing confidence."