Upcoming

Book-based Events

- Australia & Abroad

Merri Community Shed - FEBRUARY Community Market
Feb
1

Merri Community Shed - FEBRUARY Community Market

  • 19 Harding Street Coburg, VIC, 3058 Australia (map)
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I will be at the Merri CS Community Market this weekend and I’ll have both RESTORE and some Worry Gobbler friends with me to meet. The Worry Gobblers are a nice complement to the topic of human restoration. Come have a chat and meet a potential new buddy!

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CERES Brunswick East - Market
Jan
31

CERES Brunswick East - Market

Come see me at the CERES Market this weekend, I’ll be indoors sharing my book RESTORE and other hand-made goodies like Worry Gobblers (little buddies who help deal with your worries), crochet baskets and various types of photography.

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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:

Library Author Talks

Presenting the topic of RESTORE generally, or with a focus on independent publishing for Book Week, I’ve been enjoying sharing my work at local Libraries: REALM Ringwood; Mooroolbark; Hawthorn; The Pines

Roots and All Podcast with Sarah Wilson - December 15th, 2025

Episode 366: Universal Qualities of Healing Gardens - I was really chuffed when Sarah asked to speak to me about RESTORE and the things that peaked her interest from the book in particular. An interesting conversation that dived into areas a little different to other conversation had thus far. Thank you very much for your time and support Sarah CHECK IT OUT

"Restore by Sandra Schwarz is incredibly well-researched, offers rich historical context to the human–garden wellbeing perspective, and stands as the best, most comprehensive overview of the subject I’ve read—while remaining genuinely practical for anyone looking to design or restore these kinds of spaces."

Sarah Wilson - Host of Roots and All Podcast

Presentations to Clubs / Groups

Gardening and Planty people come together in all sorts of places and I have been privileged to present to these interested cohorts: Friends of Burnley; Diggers Club

CONFERENCES COMING UP

This year I’m heading to some international sites, presenting at varied Conferences both online and in person - STAY TUNED!