by Cath Manuel | Apr 24, 2020 | Gardening, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
As I was writing this article for the Maggie Beer Foundation things were constantly and dramatically changing in our world. We can’t hug our friends, meet for a coffee, visit destinations or enjoy social connections. But we CAN enjoy time in the garden and participate...
by Cath Manuel | Aug 22, 2019 | Fresh Food Ideas, Gardening, Growing your Garden, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
My latest article for the Maggie Beer Foundation includes a range of delicious herbal teas to grow in your garden in any setting. Herbal teas are a healthy, delicious alternative to regular black tea, coffee and other packaged drinks. They can be enjoyed hot or cold...
by Cath Manuel | Jul 20, 2019 | Gardening, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
We all experience ups and downs throughout life. From physical impairments to forms of mental illness, we feel the impact of these in our day to day lives. As gardeners we enjoy the health benefits of gardening. Planting seedlings or new shrubs, pruning and tidying...
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 | Apr 22, 2019 | Gardening, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
We all experience grief and loss at some stage in our lives. From the loss of someone we love or a change of life’s circumstances, for example the end of a relationship, loss of employment or moving into aged care and feeling the loss of how life was once lived....
by Cath Manuel | Mar 29, 2019 | Gardening, Sustainable Lifestyle, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
In my latest article for the Maggie Beer Foundation I share simple ideas for sustainable living in aged care or in any home setting! The word sustainability is used quite commonly to generally describe the way we live and exist in the world. The simple definition that...
