Mandy is an experienced horticulturist specialising in Therapeutic Horticulture, with a passion for supporting wellbeing through meaningful connections with nature. She delivers inclusive, hands-on gardening programs for children, adults, aged care residents, and community groups, creating opportunities for engagement, confidence-building, sensory exploration, and social connections.

Through her business, My Garden Companion, Mandy designs practical and accessible horticulture experiences tailored to individual abilities and needs, including programs for people living with dementia or mobility challenges. Her warm and supportive approach combines horticultural knowledge with a deep understanding of the therapeutic benefits gardens and green spaces can provide.

Mandy is passionate about creating welcoming environments where people can experience the joy, calm, and sense of purpose that gardening can bring.