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Gardening for Wellbeing Course (South MCR)

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21

September 21, 2026

The Dandelion Community, 🇬🇧

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About This Event

Gardening for Wellbeing Course (South MCR) is an 8-week course held at The Dandelion Community in Manchester. This program offers nature-based crafts and activities designed to support health and wellbeing.

What to Expect

  • Engage in a relaxing 8-week program combining outdoor time, creative activities, and simple crafts.
  • Benefit from Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) sessions tailored to manage stress and build confidence.
  • Meet new people and foster a stronger connection to the natural world.
  • Participate in hands-on activities in a relaxed garden environment, guided by an experienced facilitator.
  • Create and take home various crafts made during the sessions.

Who Should Attend

This service is funded by Manchester City Council Public Health and is specifically designed for Manchester residents facing health challenges such as mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress management issues, low confidence, social isolation, low physical activity levels, lack of community connection, disconnection from nature, or bereavement.

Practical Information

  • The course is free for eligible Manchester residents.
  • Each session is approximately 2 hours long.
  • A Sow the City staff member may contact you after booking to complete a short referral form to ensure the best options for your requirements.

Programme

Potential Activities Include

  • Seed sowing and propagation.
  • Natural cosmetics including perfumes and bathbombs.
  • Home made lemonade and herbal tea workshops.
  • Eco art including, cyanotype and monoprinting.
  • Wicker craft (wreath and basket making).

Topics

Therapeutic Horticulture Wellbeing Crafts Gardening Eco Art