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Gardening for Wellbeing Course (South MCR)

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October 19, 2026

The Dandelion Community, 🇬🇧

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About This Event

Gardening for Wellbeing Course (South MCR) is an 8-week course offered on multiple dates at The Dandelion Community in Manchester.

What to Expect

  • A focused 8-session course of ecotherapy and gardening activities
  • Includes practical tasks and meditative exercises
  • You’ll be part of a small group, guided by an experienced facilitator
  • Hands-on, relaxed garden environment with extensive growing spaces
  • Many sessions will include crafts to take home
  • Indoor space available for poor weather

Who Should Attend

This service 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, and bereavement.

Practical Information

The service is free for Manchester residents. Sessions are approximately 2 hours long.

Programme

  • 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

Gardening Wellbeing Horticulture Crafts Stress Management
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