by Cath Manuel | Jan 9, 2023 | A Thriving Garden, Gardening, Getting Started
If you’re looking for ideas for where to start in your garden then my suggestion is to start at the ground and work up! “Unearth the Dirt” and let’s take a look at the soil in your garden. With gloves on move back the mulch, gently dig about...
by Cath Manuel | Jul 22, 2022 | Gardening, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
Gardens are a haven. A place to retreat, grow our favourite plants and enjoy time connecting with nature. But to enjoy gardening time we have to stay safe and care for ourselves, and others, while we’re in the garden. I’ve been inspired to write this article and share...
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 | Nov 16, 2021 | Fresh Food Ideas, Gardening, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
Looking for new plants to grow in your garden or interesting foods to use in the kitchen? Consider choosing a few Australian native plants and enjoy our bushfoods! In this article for Maggie Beer Foundation, I share ideas for growing and using a few common bushfoods....
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 16, 2020 | Gardening, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
On a lovely sunny day in Winter it’s wonderful to enjoy time out in the garden, but as the winter winds hit and frosty days arrive residents and staff within aged care could be reluctant to venture into the garden for activities. To continue with gardening programs...
