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Gardening with the Gardener: Your Partner in the Garden
At My Garden Therapy, we believe a garden is more than just plants – it’s a living space where independence, connection, and well-being can truly flourish. That’s why we’re so proud of our signature program: “Gardening with the Gardener.” This unique service goes beyond basic garden maintenance. It’s about partnering with you to nurture your…
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Home Maintenance Tips for a Safe Summer
With summer comes heat, dust, and dry winds — all of which can impact your home and garden. Staying on top of home maintenance ensures your space remains safe, cool, and comfortable, especially for older adults or NDIS participants living independently in Geelong and Ballarat. My Garden Therapy offers professional help to keep your property…
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Edible Gardens for Seniors: Growing Health and Happiness
An edible garden is more than just a source of fresh food — it’s a space that nurtures physical, mental, and emotional well-being. For seniors, gardening provides gentle exercise, sensory stimulation, and the simple joy of growing something from seed to plate. Choosing the Right Plants An edible garden can include flowers, herbs, seeds, berries,…
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Summer Pruning Guide for Healthy Gardens
Summer pruning is one of the best ways to keep your garden healthy, beautiful, and manageable through Victoria’s hottest months. For many older adults and NDIS participants, pruning provides a gentle way to stay active while caring for nature — improving both mental and physical wellbeing. At My Garden Therapy, we understand that pruning can…
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Benefits of Horticultural Therapy for Seniors and NDIS Participants
The benefits of horticultural therapy extend far beyond the garden bed. Gardening empowers individuals of all abilities — from older adults to NDIS participants — to move, think, and connect with nature in meaningful ways. Who Can Benefit? Horticultural therapy is highly adaptable, making it suitable for: This gentle, goal-oriented approach encourages engagement at every ability level,…
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Lawn Care Tips for the Victorian Summer: Keep Your Grass Healthy and Green
Keeping your lawn healthy through a hot Victorian summer can be challenging, especially in regions like Geelong and Ballarat where temperatures rise and rainfall drops. With the right lawn care tips, you can protect your grass, conserve water, and maintain a green, comfortable outdoor space that’s safe for relaxation and therapy. At My Garden Therapy,…
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Christmas Gardening Joy: How to Grow a Mini Living Christmas Tree
Christmas is a time for joy, connection, and creativity — and what better way to celebrate than by growing your own mini Christmas tree?At My Garden Therapy, we believe gardening is more than a hobby — it’s a meaningful way to nurture well-being, especially for NDIS participants and seniors. A living Christmas tree is a…
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Horticultural Therapy Programs: Where and How They Work
Horticultural therapy programs are thriving across Australia in hospitals, aged care homes, schools, and community gardens. These programs use gardening as a powerful tool for healing and personal growth. Through this connection with nature, participants enhance their physical, emotional, and social well-being. Where it works In community centres, horticultural therapy provides inclusive gardening sessions that offer…
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Keep Your Geelong Garden Thriving This Summer With These Summer Watering Tips
Summer in Geelong brings long, sunny days — and challenges for local gardeners. With the right Geelong summer watering strategies, you can keep your plants thriving even through the hottest months. A few smart watering and lawn care changes can make all the difference. Smart Watering Habits for Hot Weather Smarter Lawn Care Lawns often…
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The Healing Power of Plants: Understanding Horticultural Therapy
Horticultural garden therapy is more than gardening — it’s a path to growth, healing, and connection. Plants have always supported human life, giving us oxygen, food, and beauty. But they also support emotional and physical well-being, helping people relax, recover, and reconnect. What Is Horticultural Therapy? Horticultural therapy, sometimes called therapeutic gardening, involves using plants…