We are excited to unveil the vision for the OmVed Gardens 2025 programme —a journey where ecology, food, and creativity converge as pathways to well-being and climate resilience.
Our overarching theme, Growing Resilience, reflects the power of sowing seeds —both literal and metaphorical— to cultivate ideas and actions that can foster a thriving and enduring future.
Launching with "Into the Seeds of Time"
The programme begins with the evocative exhibition "Into the Seeds of Time," which encapsulates Vivienne Schadinsky’s artist residence at OmVed in 2024 and explores the potential of beans, the seeds of legumes, for human and planetary health. This exhibition sets the stage for a dynamic series of courses, workshops, conversations, performances, and community events designed to inspire learning, creativity, and collective action.
Curating this programme has been much like composting —slow, organic, and ever-evolving. We continue to learn from the soil we nurture, the garden’s inhabitants, and the collaborations we build. At its core, the programme is shaped around three key pillars essential for both human and planetary well-being:
Wild Learning
How can the garden teach us to live, eat, and feel better? Through immersive experiences like guided garden tours, habitat monitoring, composting, seed saving, and species identification, we’ll explore nature’s intricate tapestry together.
Join our Butterfly Bioblitz with ecologist Kiran Lee
Discover regenerative practices in The Regenerative Garden series
Learn to identify some key medicinal plants and practice Home Herbalism
Engage in insightful dialogues at our upcoming Barn Conversations
Explore youth-led initiatives like Pond Dipping with Rianna Badesha or Connor Butler’s Queer Ecology Walk
Healthy Habits
Well-being starts with small, mindful choices. From incorporating more plant-based foods into our diets to exploring herbal medicine, foraging, and meditation, these workshops offer practical tools for healthier living —reminding us that caring for ourselves and the planet go hand in hand.
Discover the versatility of legumes in The Power of Beans
Learn sustainable cooking techniques in our Conscious Kitchen series
Reset with our Midweek Meditation Soundbaths led by Nikki Sheth and Heather Ryall
Nature-Led Creativity
Nature has long been a source of inspiration for art, and creative expression can deepen our connection to the world around us. Our exhibition, "Into the Seeds of Time," exemplifies this philosophy, and we invite you to explore it alongside hands-on artistic experiences.
Experiment with traditional techniques like Japanese ink painting and Marbling.
Engage in creative workshops exploring Drawing, Natural Dye Painting, Pressed Flowers, and Nature Journaling.
Reimagine food presentation in our Creative Plating workshop with Barney Pau.
Enroll your child in the next season of The Wild Willow Art Club.
Enjoy Jennifer Lourea's ecologic folk in our July Friday Late.
Looking Ahead
As the climate shifts, so too must our mindsets and habits. This programme is more than just learning or creating —it’s about adapting, reconnecting with nature, and co-creating a future where resilience is deeply rooted in care, creativity, and community.
With each season, the garden evolves, and so do we. Join us —explore our workshops, visit the exhibition, and be part of a movement that nurtures resilience through collective action.
We look forward to welcoming you to OmVed Gardens and our ever-growing community.