Category Archives: Our Community

Jimi Hendrix Park- A Park Every Body Can Enjoy!

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Outreach Contributor

Seattle and the World Celebrate! June 17, 2017 was the celebration of the opening of the Jimi Hendrix Park in Seattle WA. The park was many years in development and required donations from large organizations as well as thousands of… Continue Reading Jimi Hendrix Park- A Park Every Body Can Enjoy!

Posted in Accessible-Gardens, Featured Gardens, Free Color Book, Garden Designs and Plans, News, Our Community, Sensory-Gardens, Theme-Gardens | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Anvil or Bypass Secateurs (Pruners)

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Outreach Contributor

Thank you Robert for permission to post this helpful article on our site. Very important especially if you have limited hand strength. By Robert Pavlis on December 23, 2013 There are two types of secateurs, also called pruners; bypass and… Continue Reading Anvil or Bypass Secateurs (Pruners)

Posted in Accessible-Motor, Gardening Tips, News, Our Community | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

In Their Own Words – Sharing Experiences

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Outreach Contributor

In Their Own Words – Sharing Experiences  Ellen Di Nardo, blind since the age of four (more recently she lost her sense of smell), uses touch as the primary way she navigates the world. Ellen is in sole charge of… Continue Reading In Their Own Words – Sharing Experiences

Posted in | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Seeing with Other Senses: Gardens for the Blind

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Outreach Contributor

Gardening offers blind plant lovers the opportunity to connect with nature, relax and grow food and herbs* Blind Gardening Opportunities I first became aware of the subject of blind gardening when my friend Kitty, now blind after years of deteriorating… Continue Reading Seeing with Other Senses: Gardens for the Blind

Posted in Our Community, Science, Sensory-Gardens | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Discussion Forums – Gardeners and/or Disabled

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Outreach Contributor

Links to best forums for disabled or physically impaired people to connect with others for web chat, support, advice and sharing personal and/or medical issues. Gardening Forums for advice for what to grow, how to grow it and harvesting. GardenWeb… Continue Reading Discussion Forums – Gardeners and/or Disabled

Posted in | Leave a comment