The Vegepod - Wheelchair/Disability friendly gardening!!

In this episode, I share with you my excitement about setting up my Vegepod so I once again can enjoy gardening but in a ...

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🌱 Nina is setting up a VeggiePod, a wheelchair-accessible garden kit, for home gardening.

🛒 She has prepared with nine bags of potting mix, one bag of cow manure, a variety of herbs and vegetables, and the VeggiePod kit that comes with a stand on wheels.

🛠️ The VeggiePod is user-friendly and includes a shade cover to protect from pests and pets, appealing to those with a domestic animal presence.

💡 The medium-sized VeggiePod, one meter by one meter, demonstrates that efficient gardening doesn't require a lot of space.

🧰 Nina receives assistance from a support worker, Amy, to assemble the VeggiePod, highlighting the ease of setup with additional help.

💬 Nina mentions that under the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) category of consumables, it may be possible to purchase gardening kits, linking gardening to both social and community participation goals.

🌿 Amy finds the process of assembling enjoyable, suggesting that the VeggiePod can be a positive and engaging activity for many.

👩‍🌾The final garden is protective and manageable, with a greenhouse cover and an accessible design, making it easier for Nina to engage in gardening as a therapeutic pastime.

🍅 After planting, Nina discusses the therapeutic nature of gardening and looks forward to the convenience of harvesting vegetables like cherry tomatoes directly from her VeggiePod.

🍄 Nina also experiments with an all-in-one mushroom kit, emphasizing the simplicity and enjoyment of growing food within the constraints of her disability friendly gardening approach.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Nina introduces the video about erecting a VeggiePod container garden.

00:24 She details the contents including potting mixes, manure, and a variety of herbs and vegetables.

00:51 Explains the VeggiePod stand features such as wheels for mobility and shade cover for pest and pet protection.

01:11 Amy, her support worker, will assist in assembling the VeggiePod.

01:26 The unboxing and initial setup of the VeggiePod components.

02:55 Assembling the base containers and drain trays.

03:14 Discussing some difficulties in understanding the VeggiePod instructions.

04:11 Building the trolley for the VeggiePod with help from Amy and Rob.

05:01 VeggiePod is now on the trolley and ready for the next step: adding the greenhouse materials.

06:42 Final steps include filling it with potting mix and planting herbs and veggies.

08:02 Nina expresses the therapeutic nature of gardening and highlights the ease of access with the VeggiePod's height and protective cover.

08:44 Discussion on the satisfaction of the building process and how the VeggiePod assembly went.

09:08 Nina moves on to another gardening activity, setting up a Mr. Fothergill's all-in-one mushroom kit.

09:58 She goes through the steps of preparing the mushroom kit for growth.

11:06 Nina concludes the video by encouraging followers to keep up with her gardening updates on Instagram.

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Q&A

Can the Veggie Pod garden kit be used by people in wheelchairs?

Yes, the Veggie Pod garden kit is wheelchair accessible.

What materials are needed to set up the Veggie Pod?

To set up the Veggie Pod, you will need potting mix, cow manure, and a variety of herbs and vegetables, as well as the stand and shade cover that come with the kit.

Does the Veggie Pod come with a stand?

Yes, the Veggie Pod comes with a stand that has wheels, making it easy to move around the garden.

What does the shade cover do for the Veggie Pod?

The shade cover protects the plants from pests and pets.

Can the Veggie Pod and gardening be considered for funding under NDIS?

Depending on your plan, goals, and lifestyle, the Veggie Pod may be purchasable under the NDIS category of consumables, and gardening can tie into social and community participation.

How much does the Veggie Pod cost, and what additional purchases are necessary?

The Veggie Pod itself may cost around $400, and additional purchases like potting mix and plants would be out of your own pocket.

What is the final step in setting up the Veggie Pod after installing the trolley and greenhouse frame?

The final step is to add soil and plant the seeds or seedlings into the Veggie Pod.