The Wellbeing Garden with Cath Manuel

Join Therapeutic Horticulture specialist, Cath Manuel, for simple ideas and inspirations to cultivate connections, enjoy gardening and grow food. Learn to grow health and grow food at www.soiltosupper.com

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Growing Food in Containers Thanks for joining me again in The Wellbeing Garden. Today’s short and sweet episode has a few tips for growing healthy food in pots and containers. I’ve grown food in bathtubs, wheelbarrow, buckets and always recycled or upcycled items that I think would look good or suit growing edible crops. Here’s my tips for healthy potted plants; Keep the soil in containers healthy through each season by topping it up. The soil level can drop in containers, so top up with fresh potting mix. Add a small amount of slow release fertiliser to all potted plants every season, and then apply a deep watering. A fortnightly application of liquid fertiliser gives plants the nutrients needed to produce an abundance of crops and flowers. Apply all over soil AND foliage. Check roots of plants in pots/containers. If they’re looking all tangled and overgrown then it’s time to pot up to a larger size pot or container and add fresh potting mix. Prune any damaged, diseased or overgrown foliage off potted plants to encourage healthy new growth. If ants have moved into your pots then the soil could be very dry. Place the whole pot and plant in a large bucket of water and soak for about 20 minutes. This gives the soil and roots a good soaking of water. Then apply any extra potting mix or compost to top up the soil level. A few extras to read and watch… · Growing Food in Small Spaces - · Growing Microgreens - · Growing in a Hanging Basket - · Share your love of gardening and support others - Gather the steps to complete these fun activities along with extra ideas for creating healthy gardens. Join me on socials…Instagram and Facebook @soiltosupper and LinkedIn The Wellbeing Garden episodes available Thanks to the team at Honeybee Creative for producing episodes for The Wellbeing Garden. Find out about their amazing programs at Looking for guidance in your garden or to help others? Here’s two ways I can support you now! 1. I share 5 simple ways to enhance health and enjoy time in the garden. Boost physical and emotional wellness, learn ways to keep gardening, grow therapeutic plants and delicious healthy food. 2. . It’s a great place to connect with other gardeners and share your gardening wins. “Let’s make gardening accessible for everyone!” Thank You for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden. Enjoy an amazing day, Cath x /episode/index/show/thewellbeinggarden/id/27462195

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What to Do in the Garden When the Weather Changes 07/07/2023

What to Do in the Garden When the Weather Changes Welcome again to The Wellbeing Garden! When the weather changes do you have an alternative activity to do with your gardeners or for yourself? In this episode I share ideas for Plan B activities and how to continue to enjoy gardening through all weather conditions. Here’s what I do… Check the weather the week prior to the gardening day and again the day before. Have a Plan B. Pack a few items that could be helpful if you need to change plans. Seed sowing is a great Plan B activity and can be done in any space, indoors or out. Or create a vision board with old gardening magazines. Don’t cancel activities! Show up and the make the time enjoyable for everyone. Make sure gardeners are always comfortable, warm or cool depending on the weather, safe and happily involved in the activity. Find other ways to keep gardening through bad weather in my article Gather fun activities along with extra ideas for creating healthy gardens. If you’re interested in learning ways to provide your own therapeutic gardening programs, consider joining my online training in Therapeutic Horticulture. Find out more at - Or join our “Growing Together” Gardening Program. Find out more at - The Wellbeing Garden episodes available Thanks to the team at Honeybee Creative for producing episodes for The Wellbeing Garden. Find out about their amazing programs at Looking for guidance in your garden or to help others? Here’s two ways I can support you now! 1. I share 5 simple ways to enhance health and enjoy time in the garden. Boost physical and emotional wellness, learn ways to keep gardening, grow therapeutic plants and delicious healthy food. 2. . It’s also a great place to connect with other gardeners and share your garden with us! “Let’s make gardening accessible for everyone!” Thank You for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden. Enjoy an amazing day, Cath x /episode/index/show/thewellbeinggarden/id/27396024

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028 - How to work in the Therapeutic Horticulture industry 08/31/2022

028 - How to work in the Therapeutic Horticulture industry Episode 028 – How to work in the Therapeutic Horticulture industry. Therapeutic Horticulture is the process of using plants and garden-based activities to improve the health and wellbeing of people of all ages and abilities. It’s a holistic approach to wellness as garden-based activities help to connect with the mind, body and soul. It’s also known as Horticultural Therapy, Social and Therapeutic Horticulture, Therapeutic Gardening or Garden Therapy. This will depend on the programs that are provided and your location. In Australia we call it Therapeutic Horticulture. A person who delivers therapeutic gardening activities is known as a Horticultural Therapist or Therapeutic Horticulturist. Therapeutic Horticulture is definitely an emerging industry around the world. In some countries it’s more well known and many organisations are providing wonderful programs for their participants. In this episode I’ll share ways to work in this wonderful field. I’ll cover; What is Therapeutic Horticulture Benefits of gardening for health and wellbeing Running a business in the field of TH Types of programs The aims of gardening programs How to get started delivering programs as your own business or working for an organisation Risk management Measuring outcomes And a few more tips to guide you along your journey in TH Enjoy! Here’s extra ideas that you may find helpful… Therapeutic Horticulture Training - Seasonal Gardening Program - Podcast episode 026 - What is Therapeutic Horticulture - Example of the therapeutic gardening program I provide - Podcast episode 025 – How to run a successful gardening program - Article – How to Promote Your Business - Article - Simple Ways to Starting a Gardening Program- Article – How to Stay Safe in the Garden - Maggie Beer Foundation – Therapeutic Horticulture Australia - The Well Gardened Mind by Sue Stuart-Smith – 365 Nature by Anna Carlile - Looking for guidance in your garden or to help others? Here’s three ways I can support you now! I share 5 simple ways to enhance your health and enjoy time in the garden. Boost physical and emotional wellness, learn ways to keep gardening, grow therapeutic plants and delicious healthy food. . It’s also a great place to connect with other gardeners and share your gardening wins. This is the one location online to help you with success in the garden! From gardening guides, masterclasses, courses, videos, other resources and our member forum, you’ll connect, learn & grow with confidence. Plus access one-on-one support from me. Find out more here… Helping you learn, grow and thrive. The Wellbeing Garden episodes available Thank You for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden. Enjoy a fabulous day, Cath xx /episode/index/show/thewellbeinggarden/id/24232206

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The Wellbeing Garden with Cath Manuel

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