The Wellbeing Garden with Cath Manuel

By Cath Manuel

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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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The Wellbeing Garden with Cath Manuel episodes:

10.16.2023
Five Fun Tabletop Activities
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...
10.05.2023
Tools of the Trade
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...
09.22.2023
Growing a Tea Garden
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...
09.18.2023
Growing Food in Aged Care
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...
09.01.2023
How to Get Plants for Free!
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...
08.29.2023
5 Ways to Cultivate Your Own Wellbeing with Therapeutic Horticulture
Hello fellow gardener. Thanks for joining me again in The Wellbeing Garden! If you've listened to my other podcast episodes or read articles at Soil to Supper you’ll know that there's many amazing benefits to health and wellness from the...
08.14.2023
Ways to Grow and Use Medicinal Plants
Welcome to The Wellbeing Garden Podcast. I hope you're enjoying the episodes published each week! In today’s short and sweet episode I want to inspire you to grow and use medicinal plants in your own garden or with your gardening...
08.08.2023
How to Encourage People to the Garden
Thanks for coming back to The Wellbeing Garden! In today’s episode I share a few experiences I’ve had and some tips for encouraging many people to the garden. When we provide gardening sessions and programs for our participants we naturally...
08.04.2023
Ways to Enhance the Gardening Experience for All Participants
Welcome to The Wellbeing Garden. Thanks for joining me today! As we provide fun activities for our participants it’s important for everyone to get something out of each session they attend and learn new skills that can...
07.28.2023
Caring for Yourself while Caring for Others with Greg Poultney
Welcome to The Wellbeing Garden! Today we have my good friend Greg Poultney joining us and sharing a few important tips for self care as we care for others. A few things we discuss… · What is compassion...
07.21.2023
Growing Food in Containers
Thanks for joining me again in The Wellbeing Garden. Today’s short and sweet episode has a few tips for growing healthy food in pots and containers. I’ve grown food in bathtubs, wheelbarrow, buckets and always recycled or upcycled items that...
07.14.2023
Choosing Plants for a Therapeutic Garden
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow” A beautiful quote from Audrey Hepburn. I’ve read this quote many times and I completely understand her passion and belief in gardening. In episode 31 I shared a...
07.07.2023
What to Do in the Garden When the Weather Changes
Welcome again to The Wellbeing Garden! When the weather changes do you have an alternative activity to do with your gardeners or for yourself? In this episode I share ideas for Plan B activities and...
06.30.2023
How Gardens Cultivate Wellbeing
When you walk into a garden or a natural space how do you feel? Can you feel the calmness within you, or feel your body relax? What can you see, smell, taste, touch, or hear? There...
06.22.2023
Using Potting Mix and other Garden Products Safely
Welcome to the first of our “short and sweet“ episodes where I share my views on a topic that’s relevant to gardening, growing food or to help you in the garden. In this episode I share some tips for safely...
06.16.2023
8 Popular Garden Based Activities and Their Benefits.
Over the years I’ve gathered a lot of feedback from participants and organisations about the activities we offer and the great health benefits that people experience. In this episode I share 8 fun garden-based activities that are enjoyed...
08.31.2022
028 - How to work in the Therapeutic Horticulture industry
Episode 028 – How to work in the Therapeutic Horticulture industry. Therapeutic Horticulture is the process of using plants and garden-based activities to improve the health and wellbeing of people of all ages and abilities. It’s a holistic approach to...
08.04.2022
027 - Get Motivated for Gardening!
Do you dream of enjoying a day in the garden, harvesting food, picking flowers and having fun in the sun? BUT…a lack of motivation stops you from stepping out the door and heading to the garden? Many of us feel...
05.18.2022
026 – What is Therapeutic Horticulture?
Welcome back to The Wellbeing Garden! After a few years away, I'm back in The Wellbeing Garden and have some fabulous ideas to inspire you to grow health in your garden. Most of my work now is in the field...
04.26.2018
025 – How to Run a Successful Gardening Program
Gardening as therapy has been used for centuries to cultivate health and wellbeing for people of all ages and abilities. For many people, especially those living within dementia support units, access to outdoor spaces can be limited. Such an environment,...
03.14.2018
024 - Simple Solutions for Weed Control
There’s a few things that give us gardeners grief and one of those are the weeds that run rampant through our garden areas! Weed control is an important part of nurturing a garden, as weeds that get out of hand...
03.01.2018
023 - Growing Delicious Fruit
It’s wonderful to grow veggies in your garden, but have you considered growing your own fresh fruit? Sweet, delicious fruits can be grown in any climate and any sized garden and it’s a joy to head outdoors and pick fresh...
02.14.2018
022 - Simple Solutions for Composting
As gardeners, we find many common challenges within our gardens. Some are easy to fix and others need extra attention to overcome problems. In this ‘Simple Solutions’ Series, I provide quick and easy to follow solutions to the many common...
01.30.2018
021 - Enjoying a Thriving Garden
This episode is Part 4 in the Soil to Supper series and also part of the ‘Field Guide’ from the Soil to Supper Community If you haven’t already listened to the previous 3 episodes, you can access them here… ...
01.22.2018
020 – Growing Your Favourite Plants
This episode is part of the ‘Field Guide’ from the Soil to Supper Community and Part 3 in this podcast series. Listen to Part 1 – Planning Your Dream Garden – HERE and Part 2 - Creating Your Garden Spaces...
11.29.2017
019 - Creating Your Garden Spaces
This episode is Part 2 in this podcast series and part of the ‘Field Guide’, soon to be published in the Soil to Supper Community. Listen to Part 1 – Planning Your Dream Garden HERE. Once your new garden is planned...
10.05.2017
018 - Planning Your Dream Garden
Starting with a clear plan for your new garden will save time and money in the long term. Building a garden is really exciting and once we’ve made a decision to start growing, most of us are ready with all...
08.29.2017
017 - Grow and Enjoy Fresh Herbs
Growing fresh herbs is a fantastic way to enjoy gardening, with the added bonus of health benefits and many uses. Herbs have been grown and used throughout history for centuries, and include culinary, healing, spiritual and decorative uses. In this...
08.10.2017
016 - Managing Garden Pests Naturally
Each month in the Soil to Supper Community I provide a Monthly Masterclass based on one of our weekly growing topics. A few months ago I covered this topic and thought it would be a great podcast episode, as many...
07.27.2017
015 – Growing Methods – Back to Basics Part 2
In the Back to Basics Series I’ll share the common basics for gardening, many of the gardening words and methods, equipment that’s used and ways to get started. This information is part of the ‘5 Steps to become a Savvy...
07.07.2017
014 – Life Beyond the Military – Outdoors, with Anna Baker Cresswell
The benefits of gardening activities and a connection with nature have been documented since ancient times. Anyone who has enjoyed getting their hands in the dirt, body in the sunshine or even smelt a flower understands the complete joy in...
06.23.2017
013 - Gardening Terminology – Back to Basics Part 1
In this Back to Basics Series I’ll share the common basics for gardening, many of the gardening words and methods, equipment that’s used and ways to get started. This information is part of the ‘5 Steps to become a Savvy...
06.09.2017
012 - How to Avoid Pesky Garden Problems
Are you wanting simple solutions for common garden problems? Grow your garden successfully by following the easy methods I share in this episode. Earlier this year I spoke at an event and shared a checklist with tips for basic gardening...
05.19.2017
011 - Finding Time For Gardening
Lack of time may be the number one thing that stops people from enjoying gardening, and it’s something I get asked about regularly. In episode 009 I share a few simple ways to grow food in small spaces, and mentioned...
05.03.2017
010 - Sharing your Spare Harvest with Helen Andrew
Gardeners and food producers know the fabulous satisfaction in harvesting and sharing fresh food from their gardens and farms. But at times we find an over-abundance of produce and want to share it with others. This is where Spare Harvest...
04.11.2017
009 - Growing Food in Small Spaces
Many people living in urban areas want to create edible gardens and grow healthy food, but think you need a LOT of space to grow. If this is you then you’ll love this episode! I want to share these easy...
03.10.2017
008 - Healing Gardens with Steven Wells
I’m always inspired by the work of many people in the gardening and wellbeing industries, and Steven Wells is someone who inspired me towards garden therapy. In this episode I’m joined by the wonderful Steven Wells, whose work has helped...
02.16.2017
007 - Nurture Your Garden With These Simple Steps
Most gardeners struggle with pests, weeds and other problems in the garden. In this episode I’ll share a few simple things to do to ensure your plants grow and your garden thrives. I’ll cover – Growing plants suitable for...
02.04.2017
006 - Real Food, Real Life, Real Health with Jane Hutton
One of the things I love about growing food is eating it! But it’s always wonderful to chat with someone who knows so much about the health benefits of eating ‘real food’. In this episode I’m joined by the gorgeous...
01.19.2017
005 - Let's Talk Dirt!
Most of us struggle with the soil in our gardens. We find it too wet, too dry, unhealthy, lacking life AND our plants aren’t growing! In this episode I’ll share simple tips for understanding soil types, how to improve it...
01.04.2017
004 - Starting Your Garden From The Ground Up
Through my studies in Horticulture and Permaculture Design I’ve gained skills to create amazing gardens, and through the years I’ve developed simple methods to save time and money! In this episode I share my simple methods for creating a new...
12.20.2016
003 - A Journey to Therapeutic Gardening with Toni Salter
In this episode I’m chatting with the fabulous Toni Salter, also known as The Veggie Lady. Toni has a passion to see organic principles adopted by everyone, encouraging people to grow organic produce anywhere, whether it’s in their backyard, hospital...
12.05.2016
002 - Growing Good Health
Caring for our wellbeing allows us to live a healthy, happy and sustainable lifestyle. Connecting with nature nurtures our mind, body and soul. In this episode I’ll share simple ways to enjoy gardening to improve health and wellbeing, for yourself...
11.21.2016
001 - An Introduction to The Wellbeing Garden
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...

What's The Wellbeing Garden with Cath Manuel about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Wellbeing Garden with Cath Manuel episodes:

Five Fun Tabletop Activities

Tools of the Trade

Growing a Tea Garden

Growing Food in Aged Care

How to Get Plants for Free!

5 Ways to Cultivate Your Own Wellbeing with Therapeutic Horticulture

Ways to Grow and Use Medicinal Plants

How to Encourage People to the Garden

Ways to Enhance the Gardening Experience for All Participants

Caring for Yourself while Caring for Others with Greg Poultney

Growing Food in Containers

Choosing Plants for a Therapeutic Garden

What to Do in the Garden When the Weather Changes

How Gardens Cultivate Wellbeing

Using Potting Mix and other Garden Products Safely

8 Popular Garden Based Activities and Their Benefits.

028 - How to work in the Therapeutic Horticulture industry

027 - Get Motivated for Gardening!

026 – What is Therapeutic Horticulture?

025 – How to Run a Successful Gardening Program

024 - Simple Solutions for Weed Control

023 - Growing Delicious Fruit

022 - Simple Solutions for Composting

021 - Enjoying a Thriving Garden

020 – Growing Your Favourite Plants

019 - Creating Your Garden Spaces

018 - Planning Your Dream Garden

017 - Grow and Enjoy Fresh Herbs

016 - Managing Garden Pests Naturally

015 – Growing Methods – Back to Basics Part 2

014 – Life Beyond the Military – Outdoors, with Anna Baker Cresswell

013 - Gardening Terminology – Back to Basics Part 1

012 - How to Avoid Pesky Garden Problems

011 - Finding Time For Gardening

010 - Sharing your Spare Harvest with Helen Andrew

009 - Growing Food in Small Spaces

008 - Healing Gardens with Steven Wells

007 - Nurture Your Garden With These Simple Steps

006 - Real Food, Real Life, Real Health with Jane Hutton

005 - Let's Talk Dirt!

004 - Starting Your Garden From The Ground Up

003 - A Journey to Therapeutic Gardening with Toni Salter

002 - Growing Good Health

001 - An Introduction to The Wellbeing Garden