Nature Connections – activities for better health and wellbeing
Connect with nature and other people, improve your health and wellbeing and learn in group activities at the Eden Project.
Therapeutic Horticulture in the Outer Estate
Gardening programmes for those experiencing health-related problems, designed to improve mental and physical wellbeing.
Run by our therapeutic horticulture practitioners, our Therapy Garden is tucked away at Eden in the Outer Estate, and is here to lift your spirits and make you feel at home.
You will meet like-minded people, connect with nature and learn basic gardening skills while allowing the beautiful surroundings to soothe your mind.
Activities are structured to enable people to do as much or as little as they wish and to work at their own pace and allow time to gradually build confidence and skills.
Booking is essential. For more information and to book a place, call 01726 818550 or email natureconnections@edenproject.com
This activity is part of our Nature Connections programme of activities for better health and wellbeing.
What is Therapeutic Horticulture
Therapeutic Horticulture participants
We’re here to help
With the benefits of gardening in mind, we run sessions in our peaceful Outer Estate for those experiencing health-related problems.
There are a number of different programmes to choose from, whether you’d just like a quiet space to be in nature, or you’d like to develop your practical gardening skills. You don’t need to be an experienced gardener to come along.
All sessions are delivered by our friendly therapeutic horticulture practitioners, Julia and James, and you’ll get the opportunity to meet like-minded others.
Programmes on offer
In the Therapy Garden
You’ll find a mixture of secluded spots and open areas. There are raised beds, a wildlife pond, polytunnels for growing, teaching and propagating, and a fire pit.
During your visits, there is time to appreciate your surroundings, to really see, smell, taste and feel the garden, which can help reduce anxiety and lift depression. Plus, if you’re trying to eat more healthily, harvesting what you’ve grown means there are plenty of chances to take home your five-a-day.
Join the programme
Therapeutic Horticulture application form
Frequently Asked Questions
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