Welcome to The Wellbeing Garden with host AND expert gardener, Cath Manuel. In this episode I'll share my journey from working in the Horticulture industry as a consultant and educator to training as a Horticultural Therapist and how I help people improve their wellbeing through gardening and growing food. I'll also share future episodes and how you can learn, grow and thrive with me. For simple ideas on organic gardening and horticultural therapy visit www.soiltosupper.com Thanks for joining me in the garden!

001 - An Introduction to The Wellbeing Garden

Join Horticulturist and expert organic gardener, Cath Manuel, for simple ideas and inspirations to improve health and wellbeing from plants, nature and fun gardening activities.

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I’ve been working through a few updates to our Growing Together Program and have added some new activities to each season. The more programs we deliver, the more fun activities I keep finding, so I decided to share a few with you in this short and sweet episode.  In my article   “How to Keep Gardening through Bad Weather”  you’ll gather ideas for tabletop activities that can be enjoyed in any weather condition. In this episode I share a few others that are suitable for any gardener to enjoy at anytime!  Find some extra ideas in these links…   ·       How to keep gardening through bad weather -  https://soiltosupper.com/how-to-keep-gardening-through-bad-weather/   ·       Gather more fun activities here…  https://soiltosupper.com/episode-029-8-popular-garden-based-activities-and-their-benefits/   ·       Wats to start a gardening program -  https://soiltosupper.com/simple-ways-to-starting-a-gardening-program/   ·       Prepare gardens for gardening - https://soiltosupper.com/5-steps-to-prepare-your-garden-for-fun-activities/   ·       My free guide to garden-based activities -  https://www.soiltosupperlearn.online/f/6-meaningful-garden-based-activities      Join the free ‘Grow Your Health’ Course  full of inspirations for enhancing health and wellness through gardening and nature. Let's connect on socials…Instagram and Facebook @soiltosupper and LinkedIn @Cath Manuel  Ask questions anytime and share photos of what you’re growing in our   Soil to Supper Facebook Club   Thanks to the team at Honeybee Creative for producing episodes for The Wellbeing Garden. Find out about their amazing programs at  https://www.honeybeecreativeqld.com/   “Let’s make gardening accessible for everyone!”   Join me next time in The Wellbeing Garden,   Cath

Five Fun Tabletop Activities

Cultivating joy in a garden is one of our goals in therapeutic horticulture. And to make sure that we achieve our goals for all of the participants involved in our programs, or for yourself in the garden, there's a few things that we really need to have in place to make sure that we achieve positive outcomes for everyone involved. In this episode I share a few of my favourite tools of the trade and the ways that these are used to get the most out of our time in the garden. Find more great ideas in these resources;   ·      Grab a copy of my free download with step-by-step activities  HERE   ·      Gather tips for maintaining equipment  HERE   ·      Find ways to stay safe in the garden HERE   ·      Learn to deliver therapeutic horticulture programs through our training -  https://soiltosupper.com/therapeutic-gardening-training/    Join my free ‘Grow Your Health’ Course  full of inspirations for enhancing health and wellness through gardening and nature.   Ask questions anytime and share photos of what you’re growing in our   Soil to Supper Facebook Club Join me on socials…Instagram and Facebook @soiltosupper and LinkedIn @Cath Manuel    Thanks to the team at Honeybee Creative for producing episodes for The Wellbeing Garden. Find out about their amazing programs at https://www.honeybeecreativeqld.com/    “Let’s make gardening accessible for everyone!” Thanks for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden. Stay safe, have fun and enjoy an amazing day.  Cath

Tools of the Trade

Imagine stepping into the garden and being surrounded by delightful fresh herbs. You’re gathering a few sprigs to make a brew of peppermint, lemon balm or tulsi tea. Packed with flavour, a delicious aroma and loads of vitality. Sounds nice…and it’s definitely achievable in any garden space in your home or a communal garden setting. Today, we're digging into a topic that's not only fragrant and soothing but also incredibly rewarding – "Growing a Tea Garden." Yes…we're exploring the methods of cultivating your very own tea plants in any garden setting! So grab your favourite cuppa, settle in somewhere cosy to learn how to grow, harvest and enjoy a delicious brew.  Find some extra ideas in these links…   ·      Grow fresh herbs -  https://soiltosupper.com/episode-017-grow-and-enjoy-fresh-herbs/   ·      Learn about medicinal herbs in this episode - https://soiltosupper.com/038/    ·      Read my article for the Maggie Beer Foundation on growing teas - https://soiltosupper.com/growing-herbal-teas/    ·      Find tips for a gardening program here -  https://soiltosupper.com/simple-ways-to-starting-a-gardening-program/    ·      Learn to deliver therapeutic horticulture programs through our training -  https://soiltosupper.com/therapeutic-gardening-training/       Join my free ‘Grow Your Health’ Course  full of inspirations for enhancing health and wellness through gardening and nature.   Ask questions anytime and share photos of what you’re growing in our   Soil to Supper Facebook Club  Join me on socials…Instagram and Facebook @soiltosupper and LinkedIn @Cath Manuel   Thanks to the team at Honeybee Creative for producing episodes for The Wellbeing Garden. Find out about their amazing programs at  https://www.honeybeecreativeqld.com/     “Let’s make gardening accessible for everyone!” Thanks for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden…now it’s your time to enjoy a fresh brew from the garden!     Cath

Growing a Tea Garden

Most aged care homes have space available to create gardens to grow fresh food. These spaces require some resourceful planning and willing participants to establish garden areas for residents, staff and visitors to access and enjoy. By having access to seasonally grown food, meals can be improved nutritionally and also taste delicious. In this episode I’ll share a few ways to grow healthy food for residents in aged care to enjoy.   ·      Grow food in any home - https://soiltosupper.com/grow-food-in-any-home/    ·      Gardening for Dementia wellbeing -  https://soiltosupper.com/gardening-for-dementia-wellbeing/    ·      Find a few extra ideas here -  https://soiltosupper.com/5-steps-to-prepare-your-garden-for-fun-activities/   ·      Find tips for a gardening program here -  https://soiltosupper.com/simple-ways-to-starting-a-gardening-program/    ·      Growing Food in Small Spaces -  https://soiltosupper.com/episode-009-growing-food-in-small-spaces/   ·      Learn to deliver therapeutic horticulture programs through our training -  https://soiltosupper.com/therapeutic-gardening-training/       Join my free ‘Grow Your Health’ Course  full of inspirations for enhancing health and wellness through gardening and nature.   Ask questions anytime and share photos of what you’re growing in our   Soil to Supper Facebook Club  Join me on socials…Instagram and Facebook @soiltosupper and LinkedIn @Cath Manuel   Thanks to the team at Honeybee Creative for producing episodes for The Wellbeing Garden. Find out about their amazing programs at  https://www.honeybeecreativeqld.com/   “Let’s make gardening accessible for everyone!” Thank you for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden. I hope this episode inspires you to embark on a journey of growing fresh, healthy food with residents in aged care homes.  Cath.

Growing Food in Aged Care

Do you like getting things for free? I don't know anyone who doesn't love to get something for free or for a great bargain! And for gardeners when we get free plants we love them, we grow them , we nurture them and then we love sharing them with others. I've got a few great ideas for you to get free plants for your garden or for your gardening participants. Are you ready to get growing? Here’s extra information for all gardeners to try…   ·      Harvest tips for re-growing common foods in this article.   ·      Learn the steps to successfully sow seeds HERE.   ·      Grow Healthy Herbs with steps in this article.   ·      Join my free ‘Grow Your Health’ Course full of inspirations for enhancing health and wellness through gardening and nature.   ·      Register for the Grow Health Course for ALL the steps to a healthy lifestyle.   ·      Join our Soil to Supper Facebook Club and share the plants you’re growing or ask questions anytime. Join me on socials…Instagram and Facebook @soiltosupper and LinkedIn @Cath Manuel     Thanks to the team at Honeybee Creative for producing episodes for The Wellbeing Garden. Find out about their amazing programs at  https://www.honeybeecreativeqld.com/     “Let’s make gardening accessible for everyone!”   See you next time in The Wellbeing Garden. Enjoy an amazing day,  Cath x  

001 - An Introduction to The Wellbeing Garden

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