Gardening and Yard Work

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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

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish) 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 […]

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Gardening and Yard Work Information

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)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 […]

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Tips from an Experienced Gardener Who is Blind

This content is also available in: Español (Spanish)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 […]

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