Gardening For People With Disabilities

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  2. Marley Farley
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    SOME TOOLS FOR GARDENERS WITH DISABILITIES..

    In this LINK you will find various adapted garden tools
    In this LINK you will find various adapted garden tools
    In this LINK you will find various adapted garden tools
    In this LINK you will find various adapted garden tools
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  3. ThePlantAssassin
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    Friendly x 7

    Mental Health issues can be overwhelming

    I feel now that I should comment. Firstly my apologies to my friend, Cindy,'The plant Assissin. Simply browsing past threads. I came upon this one. For whatever reason. It stepped out at me. ...
    I feel now that I should comment. Firstly my apologies to my friend, Cindy,'The plant Assissin. Simply browsing past threads. I came upon this one. For whatever reason. It stepped out at me. I posted a comment.As far as I understand it. Forums offer the chance of individuals to, OK,...
    I feel now that I should comment. Firstly my apologies to my friend, Cindy,'The plant Assissin. Simply browsing past threads. I came upon this one. For whatever reason. It stepped out at me. I posted a comment.As far as I understand it. ...
    I feel now that I should comment. Firstly my apologies to my friend, Cindy,'The plant Assissin. Simply browsing past threads. I came upon this one. For whatever reason. It stepped out at me. ...
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  5. VEGE-4-LIFE

    Info on Gardening with disabilities

    Thanks Badsal72, I will put them down over the next few days
    Thanks Badsal72, I will put them down over the next few days
    Thanks Badsal72, I will put them down over the next few days
    Thanks Badsal72, I will put them down over the next few days
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  6. compost maker

    Garden for people who are blind

    Thanks that was helpful
    Thanks that was helpful
    Thanks that was helpful
    Thanks that was helpful
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  7. compost maker

    Garden for people who are blind

    Do you mean the link Jean, it works ok for me, try copy and pasting it in your browser.
    Do you mean the link Jean, it works ok for me, try copy and pasting it in your browser.
    Do you mean the link Jean, it works ok for me, try copy and pasting it in your browser.
    Do you mean the link Jean, it works ok for me, try copy and pasting it in your browser.
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  8. Daisies

    New forum

    What a great idea!
    What a great idea!
    What a great idea!
    What a great idea!
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  9. Kristen

    Trowel for arthritic hands?

    That looks great! Feeling the pain in the ball of my hand (do we have a ball in our hand?! :scratch: ) I think that would be a lot kinder when digging out the couch grass.I'd be very interested to...
    That looks great! Feeling the pain in the ball of my hand (do we have a ball in our hand?! :scratch: ) I think that would be a lot kinder when digging out the couch grass.I'd be very interested to hear if anyone has tried it?
    That looks great! Feeling the pain in the ball of my hand (do we have a ball in our hand?! :scratch: ) I think that would be a lot kinder when digging out the couch grass.I'd be very interested to hear if anyone has tried it?
    That looks great! Feeling the pain in the ball of my hand (do we have a ball in our hand?! :scratch: ) I think that would be a lot kinder when digging out the couch grass.I'd be very interested to...
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  10. rosa

    garden tools for disabled

    I have designed and created this semi-portable, auto-irrigating modular garden for those with mental or physical disability. The Garden is designed to accommodate any standard wheelchair allowing...
    I have designed and created this semi-portable, auto-irrigating modular garden for those with mental or physical disability. The Garden is designed to accommodate any standard wheelchair allowing the user to get up close to the gardening area.
    I have designed and created this semi-portable, auto-irrigating modular garden for those with mental or physical disability. The Garden is designed to accommodate any standard wheelchair allowing the user to get up close to the gardening area.
    I have designed and created this semi-portable, auto-irrigating modular garden for those with mental or physical disability. The Garden is designed to accommodate any standard wheelchair allowing...
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  11. IanArmour

    The green circle garden has arrived

    The GC Garden consists of ten self-irrigating garden units designed to provide horticultural therapy for people of all ages, especially for those with mental or physical disabilities.I have...
    The GC Garden consists of ten self-irrigating garden units designed to provide horticultural therapy for people of all ages, especially for those with mental or physical disabilities.I have designed this garden over the past 2 years and finally Im at a production stage. I have put my all into...
    The GC Garden consists of ten self-irrigating garden units designed to provide horticultural therapy for people of all ages, especially for those with mental or physical disabilities.I have designed this garden over the past 2 years and finally...
    The GC Garden consists of ten self-irrigating garden units designed to provide horticultural therapy for people of all ages, especially for those with mental or physical disabilities.I have...
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  12. BastLoki

    Gardening with crutches....

    Cool, I'll try that. Thankyou very much!
    Cool, I'll try that. Thankyou very much!
    Cool, I'll try that. Thankyou very much!
    Cool, I'll try that. Thankyou very much!
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  13. James Osborne

    Product design student, Gardening for the Disabled

    Hi James. I am bipolar and I also have nerve damage in my pelvis (affecting my back & legs) and nerve damage in one shoulder. Oh and I've had an op for carpal tunnel in one hand as well. So plenty...
    Hi James. I am bipolar and I also have nerve damage in my pelvis (affecting my back & legs) and nerve damage in one shoulder. Oh and I've had an op for carpal tunnel in one hand as well. So plenty of stuff frustrates me about gardening, let's see how much I can think of...........:scratch: raised beds...
    Hi James. I am bipolar and I also have nerve damage in my pelvis (affecting my back & legs) and nerve damage in one shoulder. Oh and I've had an op for carpal tunnel in one hand as well. So plenty of stuff frustrates me about gardening, let's see...
    Hi James. I am bipolar and I also have nerve damage in my pelvis (affecting my back & legs) and nerve damage in one shoulder. Oh and I've had an op for carpal tunnel in one hand as well. So plenty...
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  14. Hannah's Rose Garden

    Chimneyrosegarden's mum's wheelchair garden

    play area weed controlled and bark starting to go down. I had to take 6 tablets to do this
    play area weed controlled and bark starting to go down. I had to take 6 tablets to do this
    play area weed controlled and bark starting to go down. I had to take 6 tablets to do this
    play area weed controlled and bark starting to go down. I had to take 6 tablets to do this
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  15. LowiePete
    Like x 7

    Planting an Art-Deco Raised Bed

    love the design!
    love the design!
    love the design!
    love the design!
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  16. LowiePete
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    Designing a Low Maintenance Water Feature - Part 1

    Thank you for the info.... I'll have to look out for that one when I'm ready to get the plants for around my pond..... I just love how it adds character to the area. Not a bad price for such a...
    Thank you for the info.... I'll have to look out for that one when I'm ready to get the plants for around my pond..... I just love how it adds character to the area. Not a bad price for such a stunning colour :)
    Thank you for the info.... I'll have to look out for that one when I'm ready to get the plants for around my pond..... I just love how it adds character to the area. Not a bad price for such a stunning colour :)
    Thank you for the info.... I'll have to look out for that one when I'm ready to get the plants for around my pond..... I just love how it adds character to the area. Not a bad price for such a...
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  17. moonraker

    Gardening with back ache or wheelchair gardening

    I use a back support the best I have found is from physioroom really makes a difference, I also use a hinged knee brace with good results.Or I wait for a good day :love30:
    I use a back support the best I have found is from physioroom really makes a difference, I also use a hinged knee brace with good results.Or I wait for a good day :love30:
    I use a back support the best I have found is from physioroom really makes a difference, I also use a hinged knee brace with good results.Or I wait for a good day :love30:
    I use a back support the best I have found is from physioroom really makes a difference, I also use a hinged knee brace with good results.Or I wait for a good day :love30:
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  18. liammac

    Disabled Gardening

    Thanks @shiney for the alert :)Providing you are not promoting or advertising a product, then I see no reason why you can't post a link to your survey. If you need any help to do so, just give me...
    Thanks @shiney for the alert :)Providing you are not promoting or advertising a product, then I see no reason why you can't post a link to your survey. If you need any help to do so, just give me a shout and I will be happy to help.
    Thanks @shiney for the alert :)Providing you are not promoting or advertising a product, then I see no reason why you can't post a link to your survey. If you need any help to do so, just give me a shout and I will be happy to help.
    Thanks @shiney for the alert :)Providing you are not promoting or advertising a product, then I see no reason why you can't post a link to your survey. If you need any help to do so, just give me...
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  19. IanArmour

    The Wheelchair Garden

    wheelchair users generally have problems accessing/wheeling around the garden safely and unaided, rather then lacking space or ideas on where to plant things. Any wooden bench/table, shelf etc...
    wheelchair users generally have problems accessing/wheeling around the garden safely and unaided, rather then lacking space or ideas on where to plant things. Any wooden bench/table, shelf etc will fit the purpose as long as you can get to it (under or close enough), work on the plants within a...
    wheelchair users generally have problems accessing/wheeling around the garden safely and unaided, rather then lacking space or ideas on where to plant things. Any wooden bench/table, shelf etc will fit the purpose as long as you can get to it...
    wheelchair users generally have problems accessing/wheeling around the garden safely and unaided, rather then lacking space or ideas on where to plant things. Any wooden bench/table, shelf etc...
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  20. CraigS

    Organic Soil Amendments & Aerated Compost Teas, Nutrient Exchange, A Way Ahead

    Hi Craig....very interesting stuff and it has to be worth a try. Let us know how you get on with it. Like John says, many here use comfrey tea and swear by it. As soon as I get properly stuck...
    Hi Craig....very interesting stuff and it has to be worth a try. Let us know how you get on with it. Like John says, many here use comfrey tea and swear by it. As soon as I get properly stuck into my new garden when all the DIY is complete inside I'll be trying comfrey tea myself. I just...
    Hi Craig....very interesting stuff and it has to be worth a try. Let us know how you get on with it. Like John says, many here use comfrey tea and swear by it. As soon as I get properly stuck into my new garden when all the DIY is complete...
    Hi Craig....very interesting stuff and it has to be worth a try. Let us know how you get on with it. Like John says, many here use comfrey tea and swear by it. As soon as I get properly stuck...
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  21. Ian Taylor

    A show garden from Spouthport Flower show

    I really liked this show garden, has the garden designer suffers from Dyslexia, I also suffer with mild Dyslexia.
    I really liked this show garden, has the garden designer suffers from Dyslexia, I also suffer with mild Dyslexia.
    I really liked this show garden, has the garden designer suffers from Dyslexia, I also suffer with mild Dyslexia.
    I really liked this show garden, has the garden designer suffers from Dyslexia, I also suffer with mild Dyslexia.
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  22. arty

    Disabled Hosepipe Ban

    The last time our water authority brought in a ban they sent me a note renewing my exemption. Two days later they lifted the ban! :snork:
    The last time our water authority brought in a ban they sent me a note renewing my exemption. Two days later they lifted the ban! :snork:
    The last time our water authority brought in a ban they sent me a note renewing my exemption. Two days later they lifted the ban! :snork:
    The last time our water authority brought in a ban they sent me a note renewing my exemption. Two days later they lifted the ban! :snork:
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  23. MrConspicuous

    Help needed :)

    IMHO I think you're doing the right thing - leave it until you have your own place.For me a garden is a very personal 'thing' - it makes a house a home.When you do buy your own place - there...
    IMHO I think you're doing the right thing - leave it until you have your own place.For me a garden is a very personal 'thing' - it makes a house a home.When you do buy your own place - there are plenty of ideas on here - from small container gardens to larger plots. :dbgrtmb:
    IMHO I think you're doing the right thing - leave it until you have your own place.For me a garden is a very personal 'thing' - it makes a house a home.When you do buy your own place - there are plenty of ideas on here - from small container...
    IMHO I think you're doing the right thing - leave it until you have your own place.For me a garden is a very personal 'thing' - it makes a house a home.When you do buy your own place - there...
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  24. UsedtobeDendy

    New raised beds installed in our growing area

    Took some photos of the set up as it is at the moment
    Took some photos of the set up as it is at the moment
    Took some photos of the set up as it is at the moment
    Took some photos of the set up as it is at the moment
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