Petals with Purpose
Therapeutic Gardening for Calm, Connection, and Joy
Petals with Purpose offers personalized gardening services and therapeutic horticulture programs designed to uplift, restore, and inspire.Whether you're looking to create a beautiful, intentional outdoor space or explore the proven benefits of gardening for emotional and physical well-being, founder Janet Hughes, THP, brings professional expertise and heartfelt care to every project.
About Janet Hughes, THP
At Petals with Purpose, everything comes back to the flowers.Founder Janet Hughes believes in the healing power of gardening—where hands in the soil create space for reflection, restoration, and joy. Her passion began simply: a love of nature, a love of beauty. Over time, it deepened into a calling to help others experience the therapeutic benefits of horticulture firsthand.After earning her Horticultural Therapy Certificate from the University of Tennessee in 2023 and completing a 500-hour internship through UT Gardens and local assisted living communities, Janet achieved national recognition as a Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner (THP) through the American Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA) in 2025.Her hands-on work has included supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, elders with dementia, and broader community projects at UT Gardens—spreading mulch, planting, nurturing growth, and cultivating joy.With calm presence and a heart for connection, Janet brings nature’s gentle wisdom to every project she touches.
Therapeutic Horticulture Services
Customized programs for older adults, neurodivergent individuals, and assisted living residents, blending evidence-based therapy with hands-on gardening.
Residential Beautification Projects
Personalized planting plans and installations to create serene, vibrant, and intentional outdoor spaces at your home.
Workshops & Group Activities
Community-centered experiences that foster socialization, skill-building, and connection through the art of gardening.
Why Petals with Purpose?
🌱 Evidence-based therapeutic practice
🌸 AHTA Certified Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner
🌱 Deep local roots with UT Gardens and Tennessee communities
🌸 A passion for creating beauty, presence, and lasting impact
Get Started
Whether you’re seeking therapeutic gardening services for a loved one or looking to transform your own outdoor space into a sanctuary, it all starts with a conversation.
