The Wellbeing Garden with Cath Manuel

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 you can start creating garden spaces to grow in.

There are many ways to grow a sustainable garden.

You can used raised garden beds, garden plots straight on the ground or container growing.

Where possible use recycled containers or other items for creating your growing spaces.

From your plan start establishing each element within your garden by following simple steps.

In this episode we'll cover;

• Establishing garden elements
• Ways to create garden spaces
• No-dig gardens
• Growing in containers
• Setting up a compost system

These are the basics to get your garden started.

Once you have your new area defined, pathways installed, garden beds built, a few fruit trees, pots and containers, some seating and compost systems, then you can enjoy the space while planning your crops to grow!

We'll cover 'Growing Your Garden' in Part 3 episode!

A few extra resources you may find helpful…

• Episode 018 – Planning Your Dream Garden https://soiltosupper.com/episode-018-planning-your-dream-garden/
• Methods for Sheet Mulching and No-Dig Gardens - https://soiltosupper.com/how-to-build-a-no-dig-garden/
• Episode 009 – Growing Food in Small Spaces https://soiltosupper.com/episode-009-growing-food-in-small-spaces/
• Feed your soil to grow more food - https://soiltosupper.com/5-easy-ways-to-feed-your-garden-and-grow-more-food/

Also download my FREE 25 Point Checklist to ensure you're on the right path with your garden!

CLICK HERE.

And join the 'Soil to Supper Facebook Club' to ask questions, share what you grow and join our daily themes.

Would you like to feel more confident with growing your garden and fresh food??

Join our Soil to Supper Membership Community, where you'll access growing guides, masterclasses, a 'Field Guide' and loads of resources to enjoy success! Find out more CLICK HERE

I'm sure you'll enjoy creating your dream garden, and start enjoying delicious fresh food!

Thank You for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden, enjoy a fabulous day,

Cath

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 the tools and equipment we think we need.

But many people start adding soil and plants to gardens without actually planning where the garden should be located and what to grow, which can result in costly mistakes and hard work!

This episode is part of the 'Field Guide', soon to be published in the Soil to Supper Community and Part 1 in this podcast series.

In this episode I share the steps to take to plan your dream garden, including;

• A planning checklist
• Finding the sunshine
• Natural elements
• Your garden zones
• Tips for creative planning
• Discovering your dirt

By following these simple methods, you will effectively plan the garden of your dreams and be ready to start creating garden spaces!

A few extra resources you may find helpful…

• Episode 005 – Let's Talk Dirt - https://soiltosupper.com/episode-005-lets-talk-dirt-podcast/
• Improve dry soil - https://soiltosupper.com/simple-ways-to-fix-dry-garden-soil/
• Feed your soil to grow more food - https://soiltosupper.com/5-easy-ways-to-feed-your-garden-and-grow-more-food/

Also download my FREE eBook 'How to Plan and Create a Sustainable Garden' CLICK HERE.

And join the 'Soil to Supper Facebook Club' to ask questions, share what you grow and join our daily themes.

Would you like to feel more confident with growing your garden and fresh food??

Join our Soil to Supper Membership Community, where you'll access growing guides, masterclasses, a 'Field Guide' and loads of resources to enjoy success!

I'm sure you'll gather a few ideas for planning your new dream garden, and be ready for the next episode on Creating Garden Spaces!

ThankYou for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden, enjoy a fabulous day,

Cath

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 episode I share a few simple ways to grow and enjoy fresh herbs from your garden, including;

• How to introduce children to gardening
• Growing herbs in containers
• Herbs for your garden
• Ways to grow new plants
• The many uses for freshly picked herbs

Here's some extra information that I refer to through the episode…

• Sowing Seeds Video HERE
• Propagating new plants – soiltosupper.com/fun-with-herbs/
• Doterra Essential Oils for Aromatherapy - with Annie Clark
• Growing Food in small spaces - soiltosupper.com/episode-009
• Also download my FREE eBook 'Get Your Garden Growing' with simple steps to sow seeds and plant seedlings in your garden!

And join the 'Soil to Supper Facebook Club' to ask questions, share what you grow and join our daily themes.

Would you like to feel more confident with growing your garden and fresh food??

Join our Soil to Supper Membership Community, where you'll access growing guides, masterclasses, a 'Field Guide' and loads of resources to enjoy success!

I'm sure you'll gather a few ideas for growing your own beautiful herbs and enjoy gathering and using them in your home.

Thank You for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden, see you again next time,

Cath

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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 gardeners find pests in the garden!

We'll cover…

• Identifying garden pests
• What causes pest problems
• Integrated pest management
• Building a resilient garden

Extra tips for pest free gardens include;

• Hand remove bugs if possible or blast small bugs away with the hose
• Use traps for fruit fly, slugs or snails
• Bag fruit after pollination and fruit set
• Examine pest problems to identify if it's minimal damage or long term problems that need to be reduced
• Improve the health or soil, plants and your garden
• Create a healthy eco-system for nature to take care of everything for you!

Here's some extra information that I refer to through the episode…

• Episode 05 – Let's talk dirt! Have a listen to this episode for ideas on healthy soil - soiltosupper.com/episode-005-lets-talk-dirt-podcast/
• Home-made remedies for pests - soiltosupper.com/a-thriving-garden/
• Fertiliser - feed your soil and grow more food. Read more here… soiltosupper.com/5-easy-ways-to-feed-your-garden-and-grow-more-food/

Also download my FREE eBook 'Get Your Garden Growing'

And join the 'Soil to Supper Facebook Club' I'd love to connect with you in our Club!

Would you like to feel more confident with growing your garden and fresh food??

Join our Soil to Supper Membership Community, where you'll access growing guides, masterclasses, a 'Field Guide' and loads of resources to enjoy success! soiltosupper.com/community/

I hope this episode gives you a good start to enjoying a pest-free, thriving garden.

Thank You for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden, see you again next time,

Cath

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 Gardener' Online Course.

In this episode I'm sharing some common growing methods that you'll use in the garden.

These are the fun, hands-on activities that you'll enjoy!!

So let's dig in…

Here's some extra information that I refer to through the episode…

• Episode 05 – Let's talk dirt! Have a listen to this episode for ideas on healthy soil - soiltosupper.com/episode-005-lets-talk-dirt-podcast/
• Sowing – Simple Steps to Sowing Seeds – with free download! soiltosupper.com/simple-steps-to-sowing-seeds/
• No-Dig - follow my No-Dig Methods here - soiltosupper.com/how-to-build-a-no-dig-garden/
• Composting & Worm Farms – soiltosupper.com/whats-the-difference-between-composting-and-worms-farms/
• Fertiliser - feed your soil and grow more food. Read more here… soiltosupper.com/5-easy-ways-to-feed-your-garden-and-grow-more-food/

Also download my FREE eBook 'Get Your Garden Growing'

Would you like to feel more confident with growing your garden and fresh food??

Join our Soil to Supper Membership Community, where you'll access growing guides, masterclasses, a 'Field Guide' and loads of resources to enjoy success! soiltosupper.com/community/

And join the 'Soil to Supper Facebook Club' www.facebook.com/groups/soiltosupperclub/ I'd love to connect with you in our Club!

Enjoy this episode and harvest lots of great tips. Plus revisit past episodes for other great ideas!

ThankYou for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden, see you again next time,

Cath

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 being outdoors.

In this episode I'm joined by Anna Baker Cresswell, who is the Development Director of HighGround, UK's leading charity successfully delivering Horticultural Therapy to seriously injured members of the British Armed Forces.

We discuss…

• How Anna began her journey into Horticultural Therapy.
• Honouring her mother through gardening programs.
• Forming a charity which lead to the establishment of HighGround.
• The wonderful success stories of patients through the rehabilitation program.
• Activities that patients are involved in.
• The fantastic win at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.
• Moving to new grounds at Stanford Hall and establishing new landscapes.
• How we can support HighGround through financial assistance.

This is an incredible important program for these injured servicemen and women and is an integral part of their rehabilitation process, physical and emotionally.

Find out more about HighGround and how you can support them…

• Website – highground-uk.org/
• How to get involved - highground-uk.org/support-us/how-to-get-involved/
• Facebook – facebook.com/highgrounduk
• Twitter - twitter.com/HighGroundBoss

For more information on Horticultural Therapy Programs visit http://soiltosupper.com/horticultural-therapy/

I'm sure you've enjoyed this episode as much as I did!

Thanks for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden and see you again next time,

Cath

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 Gardener' Online Course.

In this episode, Part 1, I'll share many common gardening words that you'll come across in gardening information, through print, online, television or podcasts…including The Wellbeing Garden!

Knowing these common words will help you to understand the information given and to follow gardening methods.

You may already know these, so this episode could be a good revision for you!

Here's some extra information that I refer to through the episode…

• Episode 05 – Let's talk dirt! Have a listen to this episode for ideas on healthy soil - http://soiltosupper.com/episode-005-lets-talk-dirt-podcast/
• Sowing – Simple Steps to Sowing Seeds – with free download! http://soiltosupper.com/simple-steps-to-sowing-seeds/
• No-Dig - follow my No-Dig Methods here - http://soiltosupper.com/how-to-build-a-no-dig-garden/
• Compost - Set up your 'In-Garden' Compost by following this method… http://soiltosupper.com/do-you-know-how-to-compost/
• Fertiliser - feed your soil and grow more food. Read more here… http://soiltosupper.com/5-easy-ways-to-feed-your-garden-and-grow-more-food/
• Garden Elements - Plan your garden with your favourite features http://soiltosupper.com/how-to-plan-your-perfect-garden/

Also download my FREE eBook 'Get Your Garden Growing'

Find out more about '5 steps to Become a Savvy Gardener' online course. soiltosupper.online/courses/5-steps-to-become-a-savvy-gardener/

And join the 'Soil to Supper Facebook Club' I'd love to connect with you through our Club!

If you'd like to get more out of your gardening experiences and also gain extra skills and knowledge to grow fresh food, then consider joining our Membership Community for personal guidance and support, plus loads of extra info!

Find out all the details here - soiltosupper.com/community

I hope you enjoyed this episode and I look forward to joining you for Back to Basics Part 2!

ThankYou for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden, see you again next time,

Cath

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 methods and solutions to reduce many gardening problems.

In this episode, I go step-by-step through the 25 Point Checklist to share simple ideas for successful growing.

The checklist is available at www.soiltosupper.com, but before we get started, I'd like you to grab a copy HERE and go through each point with me.

**PRINT A COPY OF THE CHECKLIST THEN COME BACK TO THIS EPISODE!

Make notes and then gather extra info through the links below…I'll mention these as we go through each point.

Gardening is a pleasure, not a chore. So keep things simple, enjoy everything you do and successfully grow healthy food to enjoy.

I've included these links for you to access for more information…

• Plan your garden… soiltosupper.com/how-to-plan-your-perfect-garden/
• How to Plant a Tree Video here – https://youtu.be/DuKfIbiEyrE
• Improve your soil and grow more food. Read more here… soiltosupper.com/5-easy-ways-to-feed-your-garden-and-grow-more-food/
• Complete a quick pH test of your soil. Details here… http://soiltosupper.com/how-to-test-ph-of-your-garden-soil/
• Follow my easy Sheet Mulching and No-Dig Methods here - soiltosupper.com/how-to-build-a-no-dig-garden/
• Download my FREE eBook 'Get Your Garden Growing'
• Growing Food in Small Spaces Episode… http://soiltosupper.com/episode-009-growing-food-in-small-spaces/
• Set up your 'In-Garden' Compost by following this method… soiltosupper.com/do-you-know-how-to-compost/
• Keeping the Food Coming through succession planting. Info here...soiltosupper.com/keeping-the-food-coming/
• eLearning Program for '5 steps to Become a Savvy Gardener' online course.
• Join the 'Soil to Supper Facebook Club'
• Gather loads of inspirations and ideas at Soil to Supper - http://soiltosupper.com/

If you'd like to get more out of your gardening experiences, and also gain extra skills and knowledge to grow fresh food, then consider joining our membership Community for personal guidance and support, plus loads of extra info!

Find out all the details here - soiltosupper.com/community/

I hope you enjoyed this episode and you now have great ideas to help you and your garden to thrive!

Thanks for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden, see you again next time,

Cath

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 that a lot time and space were two things most people thought was needed to grow a thriving garden…and maybe money too!

But you don't need a lot of these, you just need a few basic ideas and simple sustainable techniques to grow and enjoy gardening.

A few years ago I was inspired to write an article on this topic, after reading research for my Horticultural Therapy studies, on the health benefits from just 30 minutes, a few times a week in the garden.

I wanted to share a list of many activities that could be completed in just 30 minutes of gardening, or relaxing, time.

You'll find the full article here - http://soiltosupper.com/just-30-minutes-in-the-garden-you-can/

There are many wonderful things that you can enjoy in the garden and in this episode I share a few suggestions, including;

• Propagating new plants
• Weeding your garden
• Planting seedlings
• Harvesting a meal or some fresh herbs
• Planting a tree, or two
• Creating a compost pile
• Fertilising plants
• Cut a bunch of bananas
• Watering your garden

These all improve physical and psychological wellbeing and a perfect for any age or ability.

I've mentioned these links to access for more information…

• download my FREE eBook 'Get Your Garden Growing'
• eLearning Program '5 Steps to Become a Savvy Gardener' online course.
• Video 'Sowing Seeds and Planting Seedlings' or 'Harvesting Bananas'
• Join the 'Soil to Supper Facebook Club'
• Gather loads of inspirations and ideas at Soil to Supper -http://soiltosupper.com/

I hope you enjoyed this episode and you're now inspired to head outdoors and enjoy a relaxing time in your garden…amongst a busy day!

Thanks for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden, see you again next time,

Cath

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 helps!!

In this episode I'm joined by Helen Andrew, who established Spare Harvest after continuous years of excess fruit on her citrus trees and having to compost and bury the fruit as she didn't know who or where to share it within her community.

We discuss…

• When Helen realised she needed to take action on this waste of healthy food.
• How she established Spare Harvest.
• What members are sharing.
• The locations around the world that members are located.
• Wonderful connections that people are forming through listings.
• How you can register and get started for FREE!

I'll be downloading the Spare Harvest app now!

To become a member of Spare Harvest and create your first listing OR search through listings for locally grown foods and other goodies, head to www.spareharvest.com

You'll also find Spare harvest on…

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram

Not growing fresh food, but you'd like to start??

• download my FREE eBook 'Get Your Garden Growing' HERE.
• Join the Soil to Supper Membership Community - http://soiltosupper.com/community/
• Gather loads of inspirations and ideas at Soil to Supper - http://soiltosupper.com/

I hope you enjoyed this episode and are now inspired to share your abundance with others!

Thanks for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden, see you again next time,

Cath