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- Q.Gardening Handicap Tools And Seats - I have arthritis in my wrists, hands, shoulders and back. What tools and benches are good for handicaps? Need a ...
- Q.Picking Up Leaves - I have Osteoarthritis in my left hip and I am starting to have trouble standing and bending to pick up ...
- Q.Planning A Sensory Garden For The Blind - I would like suggestions about planning a sensory garden for the blind. Also, if you know people and gardens to ...
- Q.Fascinating Articles On Accessible Gardens. Could You Recommend A Book That Covers All These Aspects Of Therapeutic Gardening? Tha - I’m just wondering if you could recommend a book covering the aspect of the many kinds of therapeutic gardens.
- Q.Therapeutic Gardening? - My first inquiry didn’t answer the question. Can you recommend a therapeutic gardening book that covers all aspects of therapeutic ...
- Q.What Resources Are There To Start A Sensory Garden For Students With Moderate/Severe Disabilities At A Title I School? - thanks.
- Q.I Have Trouble Planting From A Standing Position, So Either I Have To Sit On The Ground Or A Chair. Is There A Type Of Gardening S - tool for me to push myself back up to standing position?
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Treva garden on
March 23, 2016
Locust Grove, Ga 30248Q.Gardening Handicap tools and seats
I have arthritis in my wrists, hands, shoulders and back. What tools and benches are good for handicaps? Need a small, low bench to sit close to ground but not on it (about 8 to 12 inches high). Kneeling pads are too hard to get up off of and hard on the knees.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 24, 2016A.There are many different tools and supplies available for gardeners who need assistance for working in the garden.
Search for 'adaptive gardening tools' on Google for sources.
Here are some great articles that will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/accessible/gardening-with-disabilities.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/accessible/building-table-gardens.htm
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bigmur on
April 23, 2016
Auckland, New ZealandQ.Picking up leaves
I have Osteoarthritis in my left hip and I am starting to have trouble standing and bending to pick up the leaves and petals which have fallen from my prize rose bushes. I carry an outdoor chair around with me, which I sit in to garden. Of course, this means I am still bending forward and reaching out with my hands down to pick up the debris. I am looking for some kind of a light tool with a long reach so I can do this work without needing to bend so much. My wife got me a long reach device with a movable grip at the end which is great for picking up stems when I do my pruning but for small leaves it's no good. I would be very thankful for any ideas on this subject. Thanks, Murrat
- Answered by
melvin kozak on
April 23, 2016A.Get a leaf blower blow them away from the roses on to the lawn and run your mower over them they make good fertilizer
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Triartz on
February 15, 2017
97060Q.planning a sensory garden for the blind
I would like suggestions about planning a sensory garden for the blind. Also, if you know people and gardens to visit in Oregon and Washington that have done this.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 18, 2017A.What a wonderful garden project!
We have some great articles to help you get started!https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/accessible/sensory-garden-ideas.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/children/scratch-sniff-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/accessible/visually-impaired-gardens.htm
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lonerangersilver75 on
December 5, 2018
48661Q.Fascinating articles on accessible gardens. Could you recommend a book that covers all these aspects of therapeutic gardening? Tha
I’m just wondering if you could recommend a book covering the aspect of the many kinds of therapeutic gardens.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 5, 2018
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lonerangersilver75 on
December 5, 2018
48661Q.Therapeutic gardening?
My first inquiry didn’t answer the question. Can you recommend a therapeutic gardening book that covers all aspects of therapeutic gardening? Thanks, Dave Forman West Branch, MI
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
December 5, 2018
Certified ExpertA.There are many books out there. A quick google search will reveal several options. This link shows the results that come up: https://www.google.com/search?q=therapeutic+gardening+books&safe=active&client=opera&hs=HbI&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi32sDFkYnfAhWDj4MKHYmJBNQQ_AUIDigB&biw=1326&bih=634
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September 20, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Gardening Know How in conjunction with many generous sponsors of the Gardening Know How site will be awarding 20 sponsorships to 20 selected gardens. Each sponsorship will be for $1000. Follow instructions on link below to apply.
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90064Q.I Have Trouble Planting From A Standing Position, So Either I Have To Sit On The Ground Or A Chair. Is There A Type Of Gardening S
tool for me to push myself back up to standing position?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 21, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I'm sure there are, but I'm not aware of any off hand. You may try online vendors such as Amazon, Ebay, or Etsy. There are lots of things for accessible gardening out there!
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