Emissary Authors Podcast

Rose Therapy: A Gardening Journey with Ron Daniels | Episode 029

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Rose Therapy: A Gardening Journey with Ron Daniels - Emissary Authors Podcast

This episode of the Emissary Authors Podcast features a conversation with Ron Daniels, the first author to publish with Emissary and the author of 'Rose Therapy', a book on his experiences and learnings from gardening, specifically growing roses. Hosts Paul Edwards and Jason Todd delve into Ron's journey from a career in construction to becoming a passionate gardener, how his book came about, and the significance of gardening in his life, including its therapeutic aspects and connection with people. Ron shares stories from his garden, Gadwell Abbey, and anticipates an open garden event expecting hundreds of visitors. He discusses how gardening and sharing his knowledge through his book and presentations have become a fulfilling part of his retirement, emphasizing the joy and legacy of sharing one's passions and lessons learned.

00:00 Welcome to the Emissary Authors Podcast
00:20 Introducing Ron Daniels: A Gardening Journey
03:19 Ron's Rose Therapy: From Passion to Publication
10:10 Gardening as a Lifeline: Family, History, and Healing
12:07 The Impact of Sharing: Mentoring and Community Engagement
17:28 Navigating the Pandemic: Gardening for Mental Health
23:44 Ron's Reflections: The Joy of Gardening and Teaching
27:08 Finding Balance: Gardening as a Stress Reliever
28:55 The Healing Power of Gardening
29:23 Family Dynamics and Gardening
29:58 Life Lessons and Business Insights
31:38 Gardening as a Social Connector
33:43 The Impact of Gardening on Mental Health
34:46 Transitioning from Business to Passion Projects
40:41 The Journey of Writing and Publishing
45:42 Reflections and Future Aspirations



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