Accessible Gardening Essentials with Shirley Bovshow

Accessible gardening refers to gardening that can be done by anyone, regardless of physical ability or mobility limitations. It allows individuals who are injured or use wheelchairs or walkers to still engage in and enjoy gardening.

Yes, my daughter Lindsay is an example. She uses a wheelchair and started gardening when she got her condo. We set her up with a raised table, and now she grows her own herbs and tomatoes.

Some favorite tools and products for accessible gardening include vertical gardens with pulley systems, rolling indoor and outdoor gardening tables, ergonomic tools such as the Easy Grip Trowel, and telescopic pruners with extended reach.

A vertical garden with a pulley system allows for easier access and maintenance of the plants, especially for individuals in wheelchairs or with limited mobility. It can safely hold up to 80 pounds and can be adjusted to the desired height.

A rolling indoor and outdoor gardening table provides plenty of space for gardening activities without the need to bend down. It is designed at the perfect height for individuals in wheelchairs or using walkers, and it has a sophisticated drainage system to prevent standing water.

Yes, there are tools designed to assist individuals with limited mobility or in wheelchairs. One example is the Easy Grip Trowel, which is an ergonomic tool that engages the strong muscles and reduces strain on the wrists. There are also telescopic pruners with extended reach for easier pruning and deadheading.

You can visit our website for more information and resources on accessible gardening. Additionally, you can find garden design inspiration and read Shirley's blog, which is called Eden Makers.