13th March 2026 9.00 am - 3.30pm
Location: The Bield at Blackruthven, Perth. This is an in person event only.
BOOKING CLOSES 6TH MARCH
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.
Delegate rate: £130
Member rate: £115 (1x reduced ticket for individual members and 2x reduced rate ticket for project members)
We have a limited number of reduced student places, please email info@trellisscotland.org.uk if you would like to be consider.
Spotlight Presentation
Trellis Mental Health Wellbeing Gardening Sessions
Join Joan Wilson, Jenna McDonald, and Jenny Simpson as they share their hands‑on experiences of delivering gardening sessions designed to support mental health wellbeing across Ayrshire and Perth & Kinross in 2025.
During this session, they’ll share photos and insights into:
- What they did and how the programmes were structured
- What worked well (and what didn’t!) in different group settings
- Practical insights for running therapeutic gardening activities
- How they gathered and used data to evidence outcomes and impact
Ideal for anyone interested in therapeutic horticulture, community wellbeing programmes, or improving practice through shared learning.
Check out the 2026 Presenters
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Membership
Membership provides at least £240 worth of savings – and a wealth of support on your therapeutic gardening journey.
Membership is suitable for students, individuals and project organisations learning or practising therapeutic gardening in their workplace, community or therapeutic gardening setting.