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The Wendy House

Welcome to The Wendy House, where gardens become places of growth, connection, and healing. Created by horticultural therapist and author Wendy Jansen, this space is dedicated to exploring the powerful relationship between people and plants.

Here you will find practical resources, free downloads, therapeutic gardening ideas, and information about A Comprehensive Guide to Therapeutic Horticulture. Whether you are supporting others, developing your own practice, or simply curious about the wellbeing benefits of gardening, The Wendy House invites you to discover how nature can nurture resilience, purpose, and belonging.

Therapeutic horticulture book on a wooden table with potted herbs and lavender in a sunlit garden.
Therapeutic horticulture book on a wooden table with potted herbs and lavender in a sunlit garden.

Book Launch

Join us Saturday, 4th July at 10:30am for the launch of

A Comprehensive Guide to Therapeutic Horticulture at

Hemlocks Books and Coffee, 107 River St, Woodburn NSW.

New Release

Discover A Comprehensive Guide to Therapeutic Horticulture
An inspiring, practical guide to creating gardens that nurture both body and mind.

This 490-page resource blends hands-on guidance with thoughtful reflection, creative activities, and real-life case studies. Designed for gardeners, professional therapists, and support workers, it offers accessible ways to support emotional health, build resilience, and create safe, healing spaces through nature.

Through tending, observing, and connecting with the garden, readers are invited to slow down, listen, and rediscover the transformative potential of growing and being present.

Therapeutic horticulture book cover featuring a peaceful garden with a Buddha statue and stone benches.
Therapeutic horticulture book cover featuring a peaceful garden with a Buddha statue and stone benches.

Where to Buy on the Northern Rivers

Prefer to browse before you buy? You can find A Comprehensive Guide to Therapeutic Horticulture at the following stockists. By supporting these local businesses, you are also helping to grow awareness of therapeutic horticulture within our communities.

Please contact individual retailers regarding current stock availability.

Grow Joy

Children's stories that nurture resilience through playful gardening.

Floral watercolor border featuring colorful wildflowers and lavender on a white background.
Floral watercolor border featuring colorful wildflowers and lavender on a white background.
Colorful children's drawing of a sunny landscape with smiling flowers, bunnies, birds, and a rainbow path.
Colorful children's drawing of a sunny landscape with smiling flowers, bunnies, birds, and a rainbow path.

Dive into guides that blend gardening with healing for all ages.

Stories where kids find strength and safety in their garden adventures.

The Wendy House

Planting seeds of calm and joy through therapeutic horticulture

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