Accessible Gardening

Gardening for all abilities.

Grow your garden and cultivate
your independence

Gardening
For All Abilities

Welcome to Accessible Gardening! On this site, you will be able to explore gardening guides and recommended products specifically designed for people with disabilities, mobility impairments, mental health struggles, or anyone interested in discovering the marvels of this beautiful hobby.

Accessible Gardening Guides & Tips

Detailed gardening guides for people with disabilities, physical or mobility impairments, and mental health "issues", with de tailed explanations and pictures.

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Adaptive Gardening Tools

Tools and ideas to facilitate gardening, including kneelers, cushions, adapted tools (like Easi-Grip), planters, and other accessories for the garden.

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Planting Calendar and plant selection

See what to plant, when and what to expect. A month-by-month guide with the best veggies and flowers for each season and what to expect.

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Cooking ideas & recipes

What and how to cook your harvest. Easy-to-try recipes with detailed instructions and a few tips to make the best out of your produce.

Accessible gardening for everyone.

I love working on my garden, but I don’t always have the physical strength to do what I envision. I also see friends and family struggle with finding the right tools to simplify gardening tasks. The thing is: There are many ways to plant and cultivate a beautiful garden, even if you are limited by mobility, mental health, etc. But these answers and ideas are not always easy to find.

What you will be able to find on this website:

Gardening Guides
and Articles

Tips and advice on how to create an accessible garden, including raised beds, vertical gardens, and other gardening techniques that can make gardening easier for people with disabilities.

What is an Accessible Gardening Tool? Examples and Best Products

Accessible tools are designed to make gardening easier for people with physical limitations or disabilities. Here’s how.

Perennial Edibles: Sustainable Year-Round Fruits and Veggies

From berries to asparagus, explore tips on cultivating and enjoying a bounty of fresh, homegrown goodness.

Seasonal Succession Planting: Continuous Harvests for Your Garden

Unlock the secrets to a year-round garden and learn expert strategies for cultivating a continuous harvest.

Propagation 101: Everything You Need to Create New Plants

Learn how to create new plants from existing ones using a process that is both easy and fun.

The Advantages of Drip Irrigation for Accessible Gardening

Drip irrigation delivers a slow and steady rate of water to the root zone of plants. Here’s how it works!

Accessible Gardening: Lettuce

A guide to planting lettuce with a focus on accommodating arthritis or disabilities. Learn adaptive gardening techniques, suitable lettuce varieties, and practical tips.

Gardening for Specific Purposes: Medicine, Dyes, and Wildlife

Learn about this age-old strategy that pairs specific plants to create harmonious unions that benefit each other.

Companion Planting Strategies: Cultivating Harmony in Your Garden

Learn about this age-old strategy that pairs specific plants to create harmonious unions that benefit each other.

Adaptive Gardening Tools

Information on the various tools and equipment available that can help people with disabilities and limited mobility to garden independently.

Plant Selection and Calendar

Information on which plants are best suited for different types of gardens and different disabilities, including plants that require less maintenance or plants that are easy to harvest.

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Planting Month by Month

Do you want to learn what to plant indoors and outdoors on a given month? Embark on an enchanting journey through the seasons with our comprehensive month-by-month gardening series. Explore the unique delights and challenges that each month brings, as we share expert insights and practical advice to help you make the most of your garden throughout the year.