Garden Therapy Activities with Jess in Brisbane

I provide services across metropolitan Brisbane and the surrounding areas in whatever space an individual may have — from a kitchen window to a backyard to a shared garden space. Transport can be provided to and from our planned activities.

• In-Home Gardening Sessions: Learn to sow seeds, repot plants, or propagate cuttings with personalized guidance. I provide a setup on the day, including a table, seeds, potting mix and pots.
• Garden Maintenance Support: Receive assistance with pruning, planting, and mulching in your own garden.
• Volunteer at Northey Street City Farm (at Windsor, near Royal Brisbane Hospital): ongoing volunteer opportunities are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00am to 12:30pm (morning tea and lunch provided).
• Gentle Walks at Northey Street City Farm: Enjoy a peaceful stroll through the farm, especially on quiet Mondays.
• Rocklea Flower Market Visit & Bouquet Making: Open to the public — explore the vibrant market, select flowers, and create a personalized bouquet together.
• Guided Walks in Brisbane's Botanic Gardens: Join free guided tours at the City Botanic Gardens or Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, available Monday to Saturday at 11am and 1pm.
• Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens: Take a walk in the gardens with me — short or long, you decide! Or we can go along to a free guided tour (about 1 hour).
• Mount Coot-tha Library Visit: Explore plant-related books at the public library — open 10am to 3pm.
• Jane Street Community Garden Engagement: Participate in monthly Sunday volunteer sessions or arrange a one-on-one visit.
• Nursery or Bunnings Outings: Shop for garden supplies together (note: clients are responsible for their own purchases).
  Suggested nurseries:
  • Mappins at West End
  • Nursery at Northey Street City Farm

These activities are designed to be inclusive and adaptable, fostering a connection with nature and community. Whether you're interested in hands-on gardening, peaceful walks, or creative floral arrangements, there's something to suit your preferences and needs. Feel free to reach out to discuss how these activities can be tailored to support your well-being journey.

Research has shown that gardening can help people through periods of difficulty in their lives; it has been shown to provide significant reductions in depression and anxiety, improved social functioning and resilience (Gardening: The Feel Good Factor, Thrive UK).

Funding is available for eligible participants through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Therapeutic horticulture services can be funded under the NDIS if they meet the reasonable and necessary criteria, supporting goals related to social and community participation, skill development, and overall well-being. Therapeutic horticulture is considered a support for NDIS participants who have included gardening or improved health and well-being among their goals.

Minimum booking time is 2 hours. Services are $70.23 per hour based on the current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025-26 (Item 04_104_0125_6_1 Access Community Social and Rec Activ - Standard - Weekday Daytime) plus travel expenses of $1 per kilometre.