The Wellbeing Garden with Cath Manuel

Cath Manuel

Join Horticulturist and expert organic gardener, Cath Manuel, for simple ideas and inspirations to improve health and wellbeing from plants, nature and fun gardening activities.

  1. 02/06/2025

    Journeys of Learning and Discovery with Anna Baker Cresswell

    In this episode I'm joined by my friend and business partner Anna Baker Cresswell for a conversation in The Wellbeing Garden. Last year we formed Therapeutic Garden Tours to provide worldwide journeys of learning and discovery for professionals in the field of therapeutic horticulture. In this episode we discuss our inaugural tour starting at the end of September 2025 from London. Read more about this year's Tour, and download the full itinerary HERE. In 2017 Anna joined me for the first time in The Wellbeing Garden to chat about her work with HighGround and her journey into Therapeutic Horticulture in the UK. Listen to our first conversation HERE. Please subscribe to The Wellbeing Garden Podcast to receive new episodes and stay connected HERE to receive my latest updates and information with the Soil to Supper Club Newsletter. Please find more information on our programs at www.soiltosupper.com Thanks to the team at Honeybee Creative for producing episodes for The Wellbeing Garden. Find out about their amazing programs at https://www.honeybeecreativeqld.com/  Thank you for listening, and I hope you'll join me again soon! "Together, let's grow wellbeing in the garden" Cath x

    46 min

  2. 13/05/2025

    A Conversation with Fiona Thackeray

    Welcome to The Wellbeing Garden. In this episode I'm joined by Fiona Thackeray for a wonderful conversation in The Wellbeing Garden. Fiona is the CEO of Trellis Scotland and founder of World Therapeutic Horticulture Day, held on May 18th each year. In this conversation, Fiona shares her journey into therapeutic horticulture, establishing Trellis and her inspiration to launch World Therapeutic Horticulture Day. Fiona is a great leader in TH and an inspiration for anyone wanting to pursue a career in this field. Find more information on Trellis HERE and get involved in World Therapeutic Horticulture Day HERE. Please subscribe to The Wellbeing Garden Podcast to receive new episodes and stay connected HERE to receive my latest updates and information with the Soil to Supper Club Newsletter. Please find more information on our programs at www.soiltosupper.com Thanks to the team at Honeybee Creative for producing episodes for The Wellbeing Garden. Find out about their amazing programs at https://www.honeybeecreativeqld.com/  Thank you for listening, and I hope you'll join me again soon! "Together, let's grow wellbeing in the garden" Cath

    52 min

  3. 06/05/2025

    Overcoming Digital Dependency to Reconnect with Nature

    Welcome to The Wellbeing Garden. In this episode I'm joined again by my friend, Rachel Marley-Tree, for a conversation in The Wellbeing Garden. We discuss an interesting topic of the effects of a dependency on devices and social media, and ways to overcome this to reconnect with others and nature. This conversation was inspired by my decision to step away from social media to live a more meaningful life and allow a deeper connection with nature and others. I wrote an article HERE on this topic, if you're interested to know more about my journey away from social media. To stay connected, please join the Soil to Supper Club Newsletter HERE. Please find more information on our programs at www.soiltosupper.com Thanks to the team at Honeybee Creative for producing episodes for The Wellbeing Garden. Find out about their amazing programs at https://www.honeybeecreativeqld.com/  Thank you for listening, and I hope you'll join me again soon! "Together, let's grow wellbeing in the garden" Cath

    1 hr

  4. 28/04/2025

    Conversations with Academy Alumni

    Thanks for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden. In this episode we begin our series of conversations with other professionals in the field of Social and Therapeutic Horticulture. The first conversations are with my friend and colleague, Rachel Marley-Tree, and she chats with Anita, Kate and Melissa about their journey into The Wellbeing Garden Academy and therapeutic horticulture. It's lovely to hear of their journey into therapeutic horticulture and the wonderful services they offer in the garden. Please find more information on our programs at www.soiltosupper.com To stay connected, please join the Soil to Supper Club Newsletter HERE. Thanks to the team at Honeybee Creative for producing episodes for The Wellbeing Garden. Find out about their amazing programs at https://www.honeybeecreativeqld.com/  Thank you for listening, and I hope you'll join me again soon! "Together, let's grow wellbeing in the garden" Cath

    51 min
  5. A New Season in The Wellbeing Garden Podcast

    02/04/2025

    A New Season in The Wellbeing Garden Podcast

    I'm excited to be back in The Wellbeing Garden Podcast after a very long time away. We begin the journey into a new season full of wonderful ideas, inspirations and with special friends and guests joining me in the garden. Thank you for listening, and I hope you'll join me again soon! To stay connected, please join the Soil to Supper Club Newsletter HERE. Thanks to the team at Honeybee Creative for producing episodes for The Wellbeing Garden. Find out about their amazing programs at https://www.honeybeecreativeqld.com/  "Together, let's grow wellbeing in the garden" Cath 💚

    5 min

  6. 16/10/2023

    Five Fun Tabletop Activities

    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 article "How to Keep Gardening through Bad Weather" you'll gather ideas for tabletop activities that can be enjoyed in any weather condition. In this episode I share a few others that are suitable for any gardener to enjoy at anytime! Find some extra ideas in these links… ·       How to keep gardening through bad weather - https://soiltosupper.com/how-to-keep-gardening-through-bad-weather/ ·       Gather more fun activities here… https://soiltosupper.com/episode-029-8-popular-garden-based-activities-and-their-benefits/ ·       Wats to start a gardening program - https://soiltosupper.com/simple-ways-to-starting-a-gardening-program/ ·       Prepare gardens for gardening - https://soiltosupper.com/5-steps-to-prepare-your-garden-for-fun-activities/ ·       My free guide to garden-based activities - https://www.soiltosupperlearn.online/f/6-meaningful-garden-based-activities   Join the free 'Grow Your Health' Course full of inspirations for enhancing health and wellness through gardening and nature. Let's connect on socials…Instagram and Facebook @soiltosupper and LinkedIn @Cath Manuel Ask questions anytime and share photos of what you're growing in our  Soil to Supper Facebook Club Thanks to the team at Honeybee Creative for producing episodes for The Wellbeing Garden. Find out about their amazing programs at https://www.honeybeecreativeqld.com/  "Let's make gardening accessible for everyone!"  Join me next time in The Wellbeing Garden,  Cath

    6 min

  7. 05/10/2023

    Tools of the Trade

    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 to make sure that we achieve positive outcomes for everyone involved. In this episode I share a few of my favourite tools of the trade and the ways that these are used to get the most out of our time in the garden. Find more great ideas in these resources; ·      Grab a copy of my free download with step-by-step activities HERE ·      Gather tips for maintaining equipment HERE ·      Find ways to stay safe in the garden HERE ·      Learn to deliver therapeutic horticulture programs through our training - https://soiltosupper.com/therapeutic-gardening-training/  Join my free 'Grow Your Health' Course full of inspirations for enhancing health and wellness through gardening and nature. Ask questions anytime and share photos of what you're growing in our  Soil to Supper Facebook Club Join me on socials…Instagram and Facebook @soiltosupper and LinkedIn @Cath Manuel   Thanks to the team at Honeybee Creative for producing episodes for The Wellbeing Garden. Find out about their amazing programs at https://www.honeybeecreativeqld.com/   "Let's make gardening accessible for everyone!" Thanks for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden. Stay safe, have fun and enjoy an amazing day. Cath

    8 min

  8. 22/09/2023

    Growing a Tea Garden

    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 achievable in any garden space in your home or a communal garden setting. Today, we're digging into a topic that's not only fragrant and soothing but also incredibly rewarding – "Growing a Tea Garden." Yes…we're exploring the methods of cultivating your very own tea plants in any garden setting! So grab your favourite cuppa, settle in somewhere cosy to learn how to grow, harvest and enjoy a delicious brew. Find some extra ideas in these links… ·      Grow fresh herbs - https://soiltosupper.com/episode-017-grow-and-enjoy-fresh-herbs/ ·      Learn about medicinal herbs in this episode - https://soiltosupper.com/038/ ·      Read my article for the Maggie Beer Foundation on growing teas - https://soiltosupper.com/growing-herbal-teas/ ·      Find tips for a gardening program here - https://soiltosupper.com/simple-ways-to-starting-a-gardening-program/ ·      Learn to deliver therapeutic horticulture programs through our training - https://soiltosupper.com/therapeutic-gardening-training/   Join my free 'Grow Your Health' Course full of inspirations for enhancing health and wellness through gardening and nature. Ask questions anytime and share photos of what you're growing in our  Soil to Supper Facebook Club Join me on socials…Instagram and Facebook @soiltosupper and LinkedIn @Cath Manuel Thanks to the team at Honeybee Creative for producing episodes for The Wellbeing Garden. Find out about their amazing programs at https://www.honeybeecreativeqld.com/   "Let's make gardening accessible for everyone!" Thanks for joining me in The Wellbeing Garden…now it's your time to enjoy a fresh brew from the garden!   Cath

    6 min
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