Gardening for Mindfulness

By Holly Farrell

Find Calm, Clarity and Connection Through Your Garden

Gardening and mindfulness share the same simple truth — both invite us to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the natural world. In Gardening for Mindfulness, horticulturalist and mindfulness practitioner Holly Farrell offers a beautifully illustrated guide to cultivating calm through the garden, one mindful moment at a time.

Blending gentle guidance with hands-on projects, this inspiring book helps readers create gardens that nourish both the senses and the spirit. From sowing seeds and planting trees to creating floral mandalas, each activity encourages focus, gratitude, and awareness of the changing seasons.

Through thoughtful design ideas, sensory planting lists and simple meditations, Farrell shows how your garden — no matter its size — can become a sanctuary of stillness and joy.

Beautifully written and practical, this is the perfect companion for anyone seeking peace and purpose through time spent outdoors.

Why You’ll Love It

• Learn to garden as a mindfulness practice

• Includes step-by-step projects and meditative reflections

• Sensory planting ideas to create a peaceful outdoor space

• Beautifully illustrated — perfect for gifting or self-care

Praise for Gardening for Mindfulness

“Gardening is the best medicine for the mind.” — The Guardian

“An inspirational guide to a more contemplative way to garden.” — The Garden Magazine

“Spring-cleaning for the mind, with projects from tree-planting to mindfulness-enhancing designs.” — The Lady