by Cath Manuel | Jan 26, 2024 | Gardening, Getting Started, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
Over the past 10 years while providing gardening programs within organisations, I’ve witnessed the joy and happiness that time in the garden brings to a broad range of ages and abilities. To achieve the best outcomes, especially in group programs, I’ve been...
by Cath Manuel | Nov 23, 2023 | Gardening, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
Most gardeners understand the enjoyment and satisfaction from spending time in the garden, tending to plants, digging the earth and harvesting delicious homegrown food to share with others. When these experiences are not available or are taken away, the feelings of...
by Cath Manuel | Oct 16, 2023 | Podcast, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
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 with you in this short and sweet episode. In my...
by Cath Manuel | Oct 6, 2023 | Podcast, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
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 things that we really need to have in place...
by Cath Manuel | Sep 25, 2023 | Podcast, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
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 it’s definitely...
by Cath Manuel | Sep 18, 2023 | Podcast, Therapeutic Gardening & Wellbeing
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 seasonally...
