Upcoming
Book-based Events
- Australia
The Wattletree Garden - Open Gardens Vic
Open Gardens Vic weekend at Melissa Thomas and family garden - The Wattletree Garden. Enjoy a beautiful Hurstbridge setting, sculptural mastery and lots of discussions and inspiration around restorative and creative spaces.
Sip & Bloom
Check out the Sip & Bloom Garden, Wine and Food Festival, near Bacchus Marsh in the Goldfields, its a great weekend event - I’ll be there on Sunday only.
Visitor information for the event here.
Yarra Valley Plant Fair - Spring
Come join me for a book chat at the Yarra Valley Plant Fair - Spring! I’ll be joining the fair for the first time and am excited to share RESTORE there.
For more details click here
Digger's Club Author Talk
I’m excited to be the final author speaking at a series of talks at Digger’s Club Heronswood (Dromana).
GREEN AUTHOR CONVERSATION - from 3CR Radiothon (Nov 16th, 2025)
GREEN AUTHORS IN CONVERSATION - 3CR Radiothon
Ticket sales for this special event are part of the 3CR Gardening Show Radiothon on SUNDAY JUNE 22 (7:30-10:00am) CALL call on 9419 8377 or 9419 0155 - the Tea Party will take place on Sunday November 16th, 2025
*Has the Radiothon been? Contact 3CR to see if there are tickets left to buy https://www.3cr.org.au/gardening
Friends of Burnley
I’m happy to be presenting to the Friends of Burnley (at Burnley Gardens - University of Melbourne Burnley Campus) reflecting on lessons learnt in creating RESTORE, from its inception as a Masters Thesis to the final product today.
Mooroolbark Library - Book Talk
Its Book Week…so I’ll be presenting my book at Mooroolbark Library. Find out how green spaces support human health and wellbeing.
Restorative Gardens Talk
Come join a presentation on Restorative Green Spaces For Human Wellbeing at Realm Library in Ringwood. A free talk about the benefits of green spaces on hour health and wellbeing - physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual.
Book Pre-Sale Launch
Exclusive to the bi-annual Australian Landscape Conference, PRE-SALE of RESTORE - How Green Spaces support Human Restoration will be launched. This includes a special ALC discount as Thank you for your support. Its going to be an exciting program and I look forward to seeing you there.
WHAT ELSE…?
The Sentimental Gardener Podcast with Cass Dowding - June 13th, 2025
A long and joyous conversation with Cass Dowding (The Sentimental Gardener) around where my love of gardening stemmed from, which gardens and green space experiences changed my life and what green spaces can be as supportive spaces. Cass generously indulged my sharing of research, learning and experiences. It was such a great trip down memory lane, an opportunity to reflect on how far I have come when often focusing on what still lies ahead - thanks Cass. CHECK IT OUT
3CR Gardening Show (Podcast) - July 27th, 2025
Hosted by John Arnott - Horticulturist, joined by Steven Wells - Gardens Coordinator, Horticultural Therapist & Nurse; Sandra Schwarz - Landscape Architect; and Kate Archdeacon - My Smart Garden Program Coordinator. We discussed various topics including how gardens can be restorative, how each of us came to be in our current areas and some books: “Good Nature: The New Science of How Nature Improves Our Health” by Kathy Willis and “RESTORE: How Green Spaces support Human Restoration” by Sandra Schwarz. CHECK IT OUT
3CR Gardening Show (Podcast) - May 18th, 2025
Hosted by Chloe Thomson joined by Craig Wilson - Gentiana Nursery and Sandra Schwarz - Landscape Architect. We discussed a myriad of topics including RESTORE (the Book) and great plants that Craig had brought in to the studio. CHECK IT OUT
3CR Gardening Show (Podcast) - February 16th, 2025
Hosted by Chloe Thomson joined by Sandra Schwarz - landscape architect; Steven Wells - gardens coordinator, horticultural therapist and nurse; and Penny Woodward - author and edible plant expert. As always the topics of discussion were varied with a focus on landscapes and gardens that benefit our wellbeing. CHECK IT OUT
PAST EVENTS:
RESTORATIVE GREEN SPACES FOR HUMAN WELLBEING - Realm / Ringwood Library
General presentation of the topic of qualities that enhance green spaces being restorative and places of respite for humans.
RESTORE: How Green Spaces support Human Restoration - Mooroolbark Library
Book Week presentation of the book content, it’s independent creation and inspiration.
RESTORE: How Green Spaces support Human Restoration - Friends of Burnley Gardens
Presentation of the overall book topic and lessons learnt through research and experiences gained through the project.