Business Details
Your Trusted Horticulture & Mental Health Support Partner in Aberdeen
Solstice Nurseries is a social enterprise based in Aberdeen, Scotland, dedicated to combining horticultural excellence with mental health support. Our mission is to provide meaningful work experience and training for individuals recovering from mental illness while offering high-quality plants and horticultural services. Established as a Social Firm, we create a supportive environment where participants develop workplace skills, confidence, and employability through hands-on nursery operations. Our team combines expertise in horticulture and mental health to deliver tailored training programs, including workshops in manual handling, first aid, and health and safety.We collaborate with local authorities and healthcare professionals to support participants from Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, operating a structured 13-week trial period with regular reviews. Our nursery specialises in shrubs, perennials, grasses, and alpine plants, available at competitive wholesale prices. We prioritise community engagement through social activities and partnerships, fostering wellbeing through horticulture. Our services extend to both trade and public clients by appointment, with a commitment to environmental sustainability and social impact. We welcome donations to support our mission of growing people and plants in harmony.
Services
Horticultural Training
Mental Health Support
Plant Sales
Work Experience Programs
Community Partnerships
Highlights and features
- We combine horticultural expertise with mental health support.
- Our structured 13-week trial period ensures tailored participant development.
- We offer accredited training in manual handling and first aid.
- Collaborations with local authorities ensure community-focused placements.
- Our nursery provides competitive wholesale plant prices with social impact.
What people say
Personalized care
Confidence-building
Supportive environment
Services
Horticultural Training
Our horticultural training programs teach participants plant care, propagation, and nursery operations. Participants learn to identify plants, take cuttings, and prepare stock for wholesale markets. The program builds practical skills while fostering confidence and teamwork in a supportive environment.
Mental Health Support
We provide tailored mental health support through structured horticultural activities and Recovery Star reviews. Staff offer mindfulness sessions, stress management guidance, and one-on-one support to help participants manage their wellbeing and achieve personal goals.
Work Experience Programs
Our work experience programs focus on employability skills like timekeeping, communication, and teamwork. Participants engage in nursery tasks and optional trade fair roles, preparing for future employment through hands-on learning and professional development workshops.
Plant Sales
We offer a wide range of shrubs, perennials, grasses, and alpine plants at competitive wholesale prices. Our stock caters to trade clients and the public, with opportunities to feature customer gardens in our online gallery.
Community Partnerships
We collaborate with local authorities and healthcare providers to support mental health recovery. Our partnerships enable referrals from Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, ensuring participants receive professional backing for their training and placement success.
Questions
What services does Solstice Nurseries offer?
We provide horticultural training, mental health support, and work experience programs for individuals recovering from mental illness, alongside wholesale plant sales.
How can I refer someone to Solstice's programs?
Residents of Aberdeen City or Aberdeenshire can be referred by healthcare professionals, social workers, or via self-referral with a professional reference.
Do you sell plants to the public?
Yes, we offer quality shrubs, perennials, and alpine plants at competitive wholesale prices to both trade and public clients by appointment.
How does Solstice support mental health?
We combine horticultural activities with Recovery Star reviews, mindfulness sessions, and one-on-one staff support to promote wellbeing and personal growth.
Can I visit the nursery?
Visits are available by appointment for trade and public clients. Contact us to arrange a mutually convenient date and time.