Bianca van der Stoel Horticultural Therapy

Bianca van der Stoel Horticultural Therapy Nanaimo, BC Horticultural Therapy Practice- ready to help our communities grow.

A little magic at today’s Nanaimo Family Life Association workshop. 🌲 thanks for having me .bc A participant mentioned h...
12/10/2025

A little magic at today’s Nanaimo Family Life Association workshop. 🌲 thanks for having me .bc

A participant mentioned how, when people first arrived, they were quiet and a bit withdrawn… and by the end there was laughter, pride, and so much sharing around the room. The whole space shifted.

One of my favourite moments: everyone choosing their thrifted container. Each pick said something small but true about them- whether it was bold, practical, sentimental, playful. Such a simple thing, but it opened people up. 🌱

Christmas greenery | holiday workshop | therapeutic horticulture | greencare | planting | Vancouver island | seniors | community | holidays

What type of resources would make your work easier and more supported? Share in the chat or vote in the poll!
12/03/2025

What type of resources would make your work easier and more supported? Share in the chat or vote in the poll!

Thinking about growing your work in horticultural therapy? 🌿I’ve got two courses coming up that might be a good fit depe...
11/25/2025

Thinking about growing your work in horticultural therapy? 🌿
I’ve got two courses coming up that might be a good fit depending on where you’re at in your journey.

Check out the course outlines on my website to see which one feels right for you- and reach out if you’ve got questions. I’m always happy to chat!

11/19/2025

A glimpse into a Tuesday as an HTR 🌱

Who says the butterfly magic is only for Halloween? Spreading some cheesy, late-season cheer! 🦋
11/12/2025

Who says the butterfly magic is only for Halloween? Spreading some cheesy, late-season cheer! 🦋

A favourite fall/ winter program- simmer pots! 🍊🌲 The scents of citrus, cinnamon, and grand fir fill the room and bring ...
11/10/2025

A favourite fall/ winter program- simmer pots! 🍊🌲 The scents of citrus, cinnamon, and grand fir fill the room and bring really sweet conversation. A gentle reminder though, this is a scented program, so I always check with the team, site, and residents first to check in about scent policies. And when gathering greens, be sure to choose conifers that are safe to handle and ideally windfall or from your own property!

🌲simmer pots, horticultural therapy, sensory program, fall activities, nature based therapy, mindful moments, comfort and scent, community program, conifers, therapeutic horticulture

Richard Louv appreciation post! 🌿After hearing Richard Louv as the keynote speaker at the AHTA conference today, I’m str...
10/10/2025

Richard Louv appreciation post! 🌿

After hearing Richard Louv as the keynote speaker at the AHTA conference today, I’m struck by the echo of this message through his presentation, the audience, and my own philosophies.

His work on nature deficit disorder and the urgent need to reconnect children (and all of us) with the natural world isn’t just theory, it’s a call to action that resonates deeply with why we do this work.

These quotes remind me that horticultural therapy isn’t a luxury or a nice-to-have. It’s about reclaiming something fundamental to our humanity. When we create spaces for people to dig in the dirt, feel the sun, and watch things grow, we’re not just facilitating healing, we’re honoring a basic human right.

A summer selection from the garden- and swipe to slide 2 to see what won out as the items worth carrying away! 🪻
08/25/2025

A summer selection from the garden- and swipe to slide 2 to see what won out as the items worth carrying away! 🪻

Head over to my website to complete the input form so you can share your preference on scheduling, and receive more info...
08/03/2025

Head over to my website to complete the input form so you can share your preference on scheduling, and receive more information! ⁣
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🍃horticultural therapy, therapeutic horticulture, green care

What a joy to be raised with a love for the sky and a gratitude for what the earth can do ☀️
07/31/2025

What a joy to be raised with a love for the sky and a gratitude for what the earth can do ☀️

Three little sensory plants tucked in a corner (and then some). Can you see the three in mind- one for touch, one for ta...
07/20/2025

Three little sensory plants tucked in a corner (and then some). Can you see the three in mind- one for touch, one for taste, one for smell?

Traveling with a horticulture & garden lover means if there is a garden— one must stop. Latest highlight: Little Island,...
03/29/2025

Traveling with a horticulture & garden lover means if there is a garden— one must stop. Latest highlight: Little Island, Manhattan, featuring a riveting live audio guide by lead landscaper Signe Mountain (a.k.a. my very enthusiastic travel companion).

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