Intro to Flower Growing for Mental Wellness

This workshop will provide an overview of foundational flower growing practices, alongside reflective, therapeutic exercises that support emotion regulation, self-compassion, and overall mental well-being. Through guided discussion and hands-on learning, you’ll explore how tending to flowers can become a grounding, supportive wellness practice.

Topics will include:

• How to assess your growing space with curiosity
• Thoughtful crop planning and seed selection
• Seed-starting basics and preparing for planting
• Ways to approach flower growing with intention and care—for both plants and self

Whether you’re growing flowers outdoors or using flower growing as a metaphor for personal growth, you’ll leave with practical tools to support intentional growth and well-being. Seed-starting kits and journals will be provided!

About the Facilitator

Shanice Daniels is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C), mental health professional, and micro flower farmer. Founder of Feel Good Florals, a self-love cut flower farm that integrates flower farming with mental wellness, Shanice graduated from the Black Butterfly Urban Farmer Academy through the Farm Alliance of Baltimore in 2022. With over 10 years of experience providing mental health services within hospitals, public schools, alternative school settings, and private practice, Shanice supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, and chronic stress. Her work is rooted in the belief that healing can be cultivated through both evidence-based care and meaningful connection to the natural world.

Additional Information

This workshop will be held indoors. We encourage you to bring a water bottle! Extra water, masks, and hand sanitizer will be provided.

• Parking: Parking is available on the north side of the Union Mill building. Street parking is also available in the neighborhood.
• Restrooms: There is a restroom on site.
• Accessibility: The conference room is on the first floor with ramp access. Seating will be provided.
• Illness: Please do not attend this event if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of illness including but not limited to fever, coughing, and/or vomiting.
• Cancellation Policy: In the event that we need to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, attendees will receive an email notification.

Questions? Please contact [email protected]

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Host or Publisher Farm Alliance of Baltimore