Therapeutic Horticulture Consultation
with Joanne Zerdy, Ph.D.
Welcome to this new offering, which has been years in the making…
Inside the Drying House in the Herb Garden at the NC Botanic Garden in Chapel Hill, NC
There’s no doubting that cultivating deeper connections to the natural world is vital for us all. Whether it’s noticing the interplay of some of the billions of creatures who call our planet home; learning how to grow healthy food for our loved ones; helping to repair and restore our lands and waterways; taking mindful walks in our neighborhood parks and forests or along our riversides and shorelines; starting a pollinator garden; making nature-based arts and crafts; or planting a tree (or one hundred trees)… nature teaches, shares, inspires, and heals. Nature IS Abundance.
This offering is designed for those interested in practicing a nature-centered way of being in the world AND for those working with others (clients, students, patients, et al) who wish to tap into nature’s nourishment. Along with my attentiveness, creativity, and deep care for our planet, I bring to this consultation my background in education and curriculum development; my experience faciltiating in-person and online classes and workshops; and my study of permaculture design, herbalism, and therapeutic horticulture.
With this flexible consultation package, you can choose one of these paths
OR combine them:
Creating a Healing Garden, which may include:
Plant suggestions (with an emphasis on Native, Medicinal, and Edible plants)
Garden design ideas (for indoor, outdoor, and/or compact spaces)
Garden management recommendations (focused on organic, Integrated-Pest-Management, and pollinator-friendly practices)
Resources for continued learning
Nature-based TH Curriculum, which may include:
Gardening activities designed for specific populations, based on interests and goals
Nature-centered mindfulness practices to support everyday stress and fatigue
Gentle plant practices for opening to grieving and healing
Horticulture-infused project-based learning for students of all ages
Social interactivity with/in the garden
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly visiting the flowering lemon tree in Finlay’s Garden.
How the Consultation Unfolds:
Seedling Meeting (approx. 45 minutes, online or in-person) - Where we discuss your ideas, goals, questions, etc.
TH Plan - Joanne creates a tailored TH plan for you, consisting of garden design ideas and/or nature-based curricula and practices
Transplant Meeting - We talk through the plan and you provide feedback, ask questions, etc.
TH Plan 2 - Joanne shares the final TH plan for you to implement
Compost Meeting - We meet for an additional discussion on how you have implemented (or are in the processing of implementing) the plan (challenges, successes, next steps, et al.)
Further Resources - Joanne shares helpful resources for you to continue your learning and growth
Sliding-Scale Registration:
$400-$600
Please choose the rate that best fits your finances.
We also have a Payment Plan Option (at no additional cost). For that option, select “Payment Plan Deposit - $100”.
Have a question? Please reach out to Joanne: grow [at] invitingabundance.net
Preparing to plant sweetcorn in our 3 Sisters Garden, a wonderful example of polyculture horticulture with corn/maize, beans, and squash.
Potted Lemon Balm growing abundantly on top of a rain barrel.