Gardening and Yard Work

Learn about tips for gardening, including raised bed gardening, from experienced gardeners who are blind or low vision.

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Raised Bed Gardening

Raised bed gardening is an accessible way for blind and low-vision gardeners to grow many veggies or flowers. Using this method, even renters who can’t dig up the yard can raise a green thumb and a tomato or two. In its simplest form, a raised bed is like a flower box without a bottom. You […]

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Gardening and Yard Work Information

Gardening can be a wonderful sensory experience. Several simple tips can reduce the workload and increase your sensory pleasure: Use Landscaping Fabric or Mulch Use Colorful and Tactile Borders Choose Plants for their Sensory Qualities Create Your Own Plant and Row Markers Additional Gardening Tips Additional resources for sensory and container gardening: Practice Safe Lawn […]

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Tips from an Experienced Gardener Who is Blind

You may wonder if you can garden after losing your vision. You can, and here are a few ideas to make it more enjoyable. Container gardening is a particularly easy, fun way. Flowers, herbs, and many vegetables grow well in containers. Whatever your growing conditions, you can have wonderful plants in your life. Even shallow […]

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