[Community_garden] Wheelchair Accessibility

[Bridget Brady]

I don't know if the construction suggestions are cheaper, but the latest
edition of Square Foot Gardening has information about constructing
wheelchair accessible plots

http://www.squarefootgardening.com/

-Bridget


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> Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:15:51 -0700
> From: "Miles Gordon" <mgordon at ncoinc.org>
> Subject: [Community_garden] Wheel Chair accessibility
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> We are establishing several new gardens, each with wheel chair
> accessibility, as well as one senior "no bend" garden.
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> I am using Rothert's "The Enabling Garden" as a resource.  Looking for
> updated information regarding bed construction materials that are lower
> cost and with ease of construction.
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> Additionally, does anyone have experience using "PlayPak" ADA approved
> woodchips for mulching the paths?  Are wheelchairs, walkers, etc. able
> to easily move and walk on this?  Other favorite path materials that are
> relatively easy to and affordable for wheelchairs?  Thanks for all the
> information you all keep providing.
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> Miles Gordon
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> Project Coordinator
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> The Community Gardens Project
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> North Coast Opportunities
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