Green Therapies

Sow and Thrive – a therapeutic gardening experience

The course is for adults ages 19 or over who are experiencing:
Social isolation
Low confidence
Lack of work
Mild to moderate mental health issues
The course aims to:
Build confidence
Increase participation and initiative
Improve health and develop readiness to work

Sow and Thrive – a therapeutic gardening experience

Tuppenny Barn has secured funding from West Sussex County Council to continue this project. This exciting course is designed to support vulnerable people in West Sussex, with an interest in horticulture, to improve life skills and knowledge and both physical and mental health. We hope to engage participants through community participation and help to prepare them for work if appropriate.

What happens during a typical session?

A typical session includes a practical gardening activity, such as seed sowing or growing plants on, with  time for tea and chat and making friendships.

When are the sessions?

The next course starts Spring 2026, one day a week.

How can I apply?

Clients will need to be referred either through a support worker, social worker, social prescriber or GP. Clients are unable to self refer.

The course is free of charge and funding support is available for public transport for those who need it.

To find out more, email Jane Gleeson or call 01243 377780.

You can read our Safeguarding Policy for Adults here

Tuppenny Barn are proud to be Soil Association Organic
members campaigning for healthy, humane and sustainable
food, farming and land use.

Tuppenny Barn is a member of the Organic Growers Alliance which is a network of growers, farmers and horticulturalists. The OGA is a peer-to-peer support network run by growers for growers. As well, the OGA is a place to exchange information and learn and it represents its members.