Gardening for Wellbeing Course (South MCR)

Join Sow the City for their Gardening for Wellbeing Course (South MCR), offering multiple dates at The Dandelion Community in Manchester.

What to Expect

• Relaxing 8-week course of nature-based crafts and activities designed to support health and wellbeing.
• Specialised Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) sessions.
• Hands-on, practical tasks and meditative exercises in a relaxed garden environment.
• Guidance from an experienced facilitator in a small group setting.
• Opportunities to take home crafts created during sessions.
• Manage stress, build confidence, meet new people, and feel more connected to the natural world.

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, 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 2 hours long.