IPPS 24

The 16th International People Plant Symposium takes place in Reading, UK from 10th to 12th July 2024.

Intended for anyone with an interest in horticulture for health; social and therapeutic horticulturists, the green care sector, medical professionals, academics and researchers.

This year will feature keynote addresses by a stellar line-up, including Sam Alford, Rachel Bragg, Olivia Chapple, Anna Baker Creswell, and Sue Stuart Smith.

There will be opportunities to engage with a diverse range of perspectives on horticulture’s role in promoting health and well-being, both locally and globally.

There also will be an opportunity to join a local tour of local gardens for health and well-being

Tour Highlights:

  • Oxford Harcourt Arboretum: Learn about social prescribing and wellbeing initiatives.
  • Reading Green Wellbeing Network: Visit NHS staff wellbeing garden and RISC’s rooftop garden.
  • Thrive Reading: Explore Trunkwell gardens supporting therapeutic programs.

Click the link below for more information and booking

https://www.thrive.org.uk/get-involved/events/international-people-plant-symposium-2024

Propagating Green Therapies in the UK – Joining the Dots

Conference hall at Tuppenny Barn

Monday at Tuppenny Barn – a very special day of connection and learning, both in person and online.

Kathryn Rossiter, CEO of Thrive

Extraordinary speakers and wonderful delegates. All together helping each other navigate the pathway towards the universal provision of Nature-based Therapies.

Kali Hamerton-Stove from The Glasshouse

Within this wonderful healing and growing space; a day suffused with the Tuppenny ethos of sustainability, humility, sharing, and care.

Fiona Thackeray - from Trellis

It’s been such a privilege to be able to combine forces organising it all, with Annie Guilfoyle and Maggie Haynes. Both are truly inspirational people.

Horatio's Garden Chair of Trustees - Olivia Chapple


So many fabulous people to thank, but I wanted to single out Arit Anderson and Annie, for steering us through the day so deftly. Plus Maggie, Rosemary, and the formidable Team Tuppenny, who combine thoughtfulness, kindness with (at times ruthless!) efficency.

Keely Siddiqui Chadwick - Sunnyside Rural Trust


Also, to acknowledge that the event couldn’t have gone ahead without the support of all of our generous sponsors – Alitex, British Garden Centres, Garden Masterclass, Natural England, and Westland. And Monty 🐕.

Panel discussion - Arit Anderson, Steve Brine, Kali Hamerton-Stove, Sue Stuart-Smith, Maggie Haynes, Keely Siddiqui Chadwick
Annie Guilfoyle, Arit Anderson and me