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Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers for Older
Gardeners and Individuals with Physical Disabilities
Prepared by
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Extension Specialist, Consumer...
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Gardening in Raised Beds and Containers for Older
Gardeners and Individuals with Physical Disabilities
Prepared by
Diane Relf, PhD, H.
T.
M.
Extension Specialist, Consumer Horticulture
Department of Horticulture
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Publication 426-020 Reprinted 1995
INTRODUCTION
Gardening is the number one outdoor leisure time activity of
America, with 84% of households involved in at least one form of
gardening activity.
Gardening is a source of personal satisfac- tion
and pride providing esthetic pleasure and opportunity for relief
from daily stress.
Gardening is an ideal preventative therapy to
maintain personal well being.
With a little planning and creativity,
it can be available to everyone.
Disabled and elderly who have
never gardened can acquire a new and rewarding hobby.
With
proper modification to the site, gardeners who have lost physical
abilit
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