"Frogleg" wrote in message
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On Fri, 23 Jan 2004 16:31:10 +0000 (UTC), "Neil"
wrote:

I have a disabled client for whom I am designing an easy access garden. I
was hoping that any disabled readers could pass on any tips, warnings or
comments that may help me get it right for him. Incidentally, he has just
walked to the South Pole despite having muscular dystrophy!

'Ground Force' did at least 1 garden for a person in a wheelchair.
Raised beds and paths. Considerations would be not only current
abilities but eventual limitiations also. I just measured my
computer-side counter as 3'. I can easily reach about 14" into this
from a seated position. If it were a garden bed, I'd like it at least
6" lower, which might extend my reach to 18" or so.

Forums etc for disabled gardeners:

http://davesgarden.com/f/disabled

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/F.../disabled.html

http://www.gardentoolsforallseasons.com/disabled.php

Jenny