Terrapy SG

26/04/2026

Yesterday, together with 🌱, we hosted members from Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) and .international , sharing how urban farming and therapeutic horticulture can intersect with the built environment.

At first, therapeutic horticulture might seem far removed from architecture. But as our environments become more layered and immersive, the way people feel in spaces matters just as much as how they function.

Greenery in buildings is no longer new - planters, green roofs, walls. But can we go deeper? How do people actually use these spaces? And how can they support wellbeing: physically, socially, and mentally?

We don’t have all the answers. But we believe in starting the conversation, and continuing to explore how nature-based interventions can shape better design outcomes.

At Terrapy SG, we’ll keep advocating for these approaches, bringing nature closer into the way we design, build, and live 🌿

(Photo credit: Singapore Institute of Architects)

06/04/2026

Throwback to our event on 5 March at Plant Therapy Studio 🌿

As part of Ideas Festival 2026, we hosted the session “From Ecosystem Services to Cultural Wellbeing: Ground-Up Pathways for Resilience.” Together with Park Hye Young from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts – University of the Arts Singapore (NAFA-UAS), we explored Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES), which is the non-material benefits we derive from nature, such as identity, heritage, and wellbeing.

Through the lens of therapeutic horticulture, we reflected on how nature-based, ground-up practices can nurture mental health, social cohesion, and community resilience.

Resilience isn’t just infrastructural: it’s cultural and ecological. It flourishes when people, place, and practice are interwoven.

Participants also got hands-on with Hapa Zome, a traditional technique of imprinting plant pigments onto fabric. Beyond creating beautiful tote bags, the process of hammering and transferring pigments supported fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and meaningful social interaction.

Photo Credit: Luna and Erica
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21/03/2026

Found this beautiful creature in our greenhouse today, a quiet reminder of nature’s wonder in the smallest moments. 🌿✨

Selamat Hari Raya! Wishing all our Muslim friends a joyous and meaningful celebration filled with peace, love, and togetherness. 🌙💚

05/03/2026

01/03/2026

Caregiving is one of the most noble and necessary roles in our society, and that includes our dedicated domestic care assistants who quietly hold families together every single day.

To acknowledge and thank them for their invaluable contributions, a meaningful Sunday morning was organised by The Salvation Army Peacehaven under the It Takes a Village programme, together with .community Uplifters.

We spent the morning slowing down and engaging in a simple yet heartfelt activity: pressed flower frame art. 🌸✨

As hands carefully arranged petals and leaves, conversations flowed gently. There was laughter, quiet reflection, and a shared sense of appreciation. In preserving these delicate blooms, we were also honouring the often unseen care and dedication these women bring into homes every day.

Sometimes, the most meaningful gratitude is expressed not through grand gestures, but through space: space to create, to connect, and to be appreciated.

Thank you to all caregivers and domestic care assistants. Your work matters. Your presence matters. You matter. 💛

18/02/2026

Plant Therapy Studio will be hosting the Ideas Festival 2026 session "From Ecosystem Services to Cultural Wellbeing: Ground-Up Pathways for Resilience"

Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES) is the non-material benefits we derive from nature, including identity, heritage, and wellbeing. Through the lens of therapeutic horticulture, we’ll explore how ground-up, nature-based practices nurture social cohesion, mental health, and community resilience.

Resilience isn’t just infrastructural, it’s cultural and ecological. It flourishes when people, place, and practice are interwoven.

Join us to reimagine wellbeing as something we actively cultivate.
Date: Thursday, 5 March 2026
Time: 5:00 - 6:30pm

Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZL-b2jB985cB1ZGcsnUgvfCbENYzNQ-AZ_wY7_6pMRB5S2w/viewform

14/02/2026

We spent our Saturday morning hosting dear friends Kok Hou and Dr Zhao, together her friend who put together a tea appreciation session over conversations on Chinese tea culture, Singapore architecture, and heritage conservation!

08/02/2026

Yesterday we hosted members of the Wings Society Singapore Plants Pal SIC to a tour of our Plant Therapy Studio. Led by volunteer leader Maureen Gan, the Plant Pals SIC promotes physical and mental well-being through plant-related outdoor activities. Together, we had an enriching morning sharing and exchanging knowledge of plants, plant care, and care through plants.

05/01/2026

🌿 Kicking off 2026 with a meaningful start! 🌿

We’re excited to begin the new year with an event organised by SIA on 31 Jan, where Terrapy SG will be sharing our work in therapeutic horticulture at Plant Therapy Studio.

✨ What’s in store?
• A showcase of how plants and therapeutic design support wellbeing
• A guided tour by Nobo Farm, exploring how modular urban farming helps build sustainable, resource-efficient neighbourhoods

📍 31 January 2026
⏰ 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
📌 102 Henderson Rd, S159562
🎟 Standard $100 | $50
🎓 3 CPD Points

🔗 Find out more & register here: https://lnkd.in/gniPvPmX

Come learn, connect, and be inspired by the healing power of plants 🌱

17/12/2025

We’re proud to share that our Founder and Principal, Tham Xin Kai , HTR has been featured in the American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA) Magazine – Cultivating Healing, Fall 2025!

Together with .singapore Institute of Mental Health practitioners Pak Phi Lee (THP), they are the first AHTA-recognised Registered Horticultural Therapist (HTR) and Therapeutic Horticultural Practitioner (THP) in Singapore. This milestone marks an important step forward for the recognition of horticultural therapy and therapeutic horticulture in the region.

As the need grows to better understand how nature supports rehabilitation and mental wellness, having the right professional standards and evidence-based approaches is more important than ever. AHTA certification is a meaningful acknowledgement of the credibility, trust, and reliability of our certified practitioners, and a strong foundation for advancing nature-based therapy in Singapore and beyond.

29/11/2025

Great session today at Telok Blangah Hill Park for the last Saturday of November!

Our public run of therapeutic horticulture brought participants together on a sensory and scenic walk through the Therapeutic Garden, taking in the colours, fragrances, and calming atmosphere of nature.

As part of the session, participants also learnt plant propagation through stem cuttings using a selection of fragrant and familiar herbs: Indian Borage (Plectranthus amboinicus), Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora), and Peppermint (Mentha × piperita).

Everyone had the chance to discover the many benefits of these herbs from the Lamiaceae family and how easy they are to grow at home. A simple and meaningful way to reconnect with nature and wellbeing. 🌱✨

(Photo credit: Weili Liang)

22/11/2025

Back at KPMG Wellness Garden for another round of therapeutic horticulture with our active ageing seniors! 💚

This week’s activity: growing sprouts from seeds: Maple Pea (豆苗) and Wheatgrass (小麦草).
These tiny greens are loaded with vitamins A, B, C, K, antioxidants, chlorophyll, and minerals that support immunity, energy and healthy skin. 🌿✨

Our seniors enjoyed the hands-on process of sowing, watering, and observing their seeds: an activity that engages both the mind and body. We also explored the beautiful plants growing around the therapeutic garden, sparking curiosity and conversation.

A lovely way to conclude our November sessions! 🌾🌱
Looking forward to more green moments in December.

#豆苗 #小麦草