by Cath Manuel | Mar 11, 2022 | A Thriving Garden, Gardening, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
To enjoy a lovely time within the garden we look for perfect sunny days that are not too hot or too cold, no rain and maybe a gentle breeze or slight cloud cover. This sounds like the ideal weather for gardening! But if the day you’re planning some gardening is rainy,...
by Cath Manuel | Aug 18, 2020 | A Thriving Garden, Gardening, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
This is a fun activity that all gardeners in my programs have really enjoyed participating in and these lovely little insect homes can be made individually or in a therapeutic gardening group. Insect hotels provide a safe habitat for beneficial bugs and help to form a...
by Cath Manuel | Jun 14, 2019 | A Thriving Garden, Gardening, Growing your Garden, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
In my latest article for the Maggie Beer Foundation I share simple steps for gardening through the cooler months. With the warmth of summer behind us and the cool days ahead, now is a perfect time to enjoy being outdoors and participating in garden activities. A range...
by Cath Manuel | Mar 19, 2019 | A Thriving Garden, Growing your Garden, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
Each month Cath contributes an article for the Maggie Beer Foundation and shares tips for growing the fresh food featured in delicious recipes. In the latest article Cath shares ideas for gardening in Autumn, including a few for therapeutic gardening in aged care. So...
by Cath Manuel | Nov 22, 2018 | A Thriving Garden, Fresh Food Ideas, Gardening
Each month Cath contributes an article for the Maggie Beer Foundation and shares tips for growing the fresh food featured in delicious recipes. For October the beautiful Beetroot was the featured food! If you love eating beetroot or the beet leaves then you’ve got to...
by Cath Manuel | Aug 1, 2018 | A Thriving Garden, Gardening, Getting Started, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
Many people living with dementia have limited access to outdoor spaces. They have a higher potential for falls and injury. Most experience confusion, anxiety, loneliness and depression. To reduce these feelings, people with dementia need to stay physically active to...
