Accessible gardens

Accessible Garden Design: Universal Garden Concepts

Epic Gardening https://www.epicgardening.com/accessible-garden/ 

Accessible gardening combines seven basic principles to ensure that a design includes considerations of all levels of mobility and understanding. An accessible garden doesn't just focus on people with physical limitations or limited mobility. This type of garden also includes age, sensory abilities, and safety considerations.

Equitable Use - Flexibility in Use - Simple, Intuitive Use - Perceptible Information - Tolerance for Error - Low Physical Effort - Size and Space for Approach and Use

Enabled Garden Design - Learn About Gardening With Disabilities

Gardening Know How https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/accessible/gardening-with-disabilities.htm

Doctors now tell us that gardening is a therapeutic activity that fortifies the mind, body, and spirit. As gardeners, we've always known that the sun and soil that gives life to our plants also facilitate growth in our own lives. So what happens as we age or become ill and we become suddenly unable to provide for the garden that's given us so much? Simple. Keep going and create an enabled garden design!

Create an Accessible Garden for Those with Physical Limitations 

Kids Gardening https://kidsgardening.org/resources/designing-a-school-garden-create-an-accessible-garden/

For individuals with challenged mobility, gardening opportunities may at first appear limited. However, by designing your garden with accessibility in mind, you can create a garden that can be enjoyed by everyone. Here are some ways to plan a garden that is welcoming to all.

Accessible garden design: 15 ideas for landscaping, paths, planting and more

Gardening etc https://www.gardeningetc.com/design/accessible-garden-design

Merging beautiful garden design ideas with essential practicalities may initially seem impossible at first but, don't worry, help is at hand. Many garden designers and manufacturers are keen to make a difference, ensuring gardening's health and wellbeing benefits are readily available to all.  

The ultimate aim of accessible garden design is to create a garden that can be used and enjoyed by everyone, no matter what their age or physical capabilities. Whether you're after a wheelchair friendly garden, want to make gardening easier as you grow older, or perhaps make a space safer for someone who is blind or partially sighted, there are plenty of brilliant ways to create a welcoming, easy-to-use space.