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Gardening for People with Disabilities or Those Who Are Getting Older

Gardening for People with Disabilities or Those Who Are Getting Older. Stephen J. Swain, ATP National AgrAbility Project/Indiana AgrAbility Project Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University. Acknowledgments. Missouri AgrAbility Project Gardens for Every Body

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Gardening for People with Disabilities or Those Who Are Getting Older

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  1. Gardening for People with Disabilitiesor Those Who Are Getting Older Stephen J. Swain, ATP National AgrAbility Project/Indiana AgrAbility Project Breaking New Ground Resource Center, Purdue University Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  2. Acknowledgments Missouri AgrAbility Project Gardens for Every Body Breaking New Ground Resource Center Breaking New Ground Outreach Program BNG Clients Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  3. Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  4. Overview • Pathways • Raised Beds • Equipment • Case Study Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  5. Pathways • Firm, smooth, level • At least 4 feet wide (similar to ramp) • Not over a 8.33% grade (1:12 slope) • Use contrasting colors and texture • Well drained • Possible seating along the way Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  6. Pathways • Hard Pathway Surfaces • Aggregate • Stone • Asphalt • Brick • Flagstone • Wood Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  7. Pathways • Soft Pathway Surfaces • Grass • Mulch • Compacted soil • Crushed limestone • Gravel Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  8. Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  9. Raised Beds • Types of Raised Beds • Raised ground beds • Deep raised beds • Elevated beds • Terracing and retaining walls Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  10. Raised Ground Beds • Height – ½ to 1 foot • Width (one side) – 2 feet • Width (two sides) – 4 feet • Diameter (circular) – 4 feet Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  11. Raised Ground Beds Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  12. Deep Raised Beds • Height – 2 to 2 ½ feet • Width (one side) – 2 feet • Width (two sides) – 3 to 4 feet • Diameter (circular) – 3 to 4 feet Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  13. Deep Raised Beds Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  14. Elevated Beds • Height – 2 ½ to 3 feet • Width (one side) – 2 feet • Width (two sides) – 4 feet • Diameter (circular) – 4 feet Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  15. Elevated Beds Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  16. Terracing and Retaining Walls Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  17. Container Gardening • Mobile • Flexible • Protected Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  18. Container Gardening Types of Containers • Miniature gardens • Window Boxes • Planting bags • Hanging baskets • Containers Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  19. Container Gardening Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  20. Other Considerations Visually Impaired Contrast colors and textures Wind chimes Clear paths on pathway and overhead Layout of garden – straight edges and right angles Use Dibble boards Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  21. Visual Impairment Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

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  25. Warning Label Warning This vehicle is designed for slow speed and must not be used for free downhill riding on slopes or streets Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

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  31. Case Study • 45 year-old man with left arm amputation at the shoulder • Two one-acre garden plots five miles apart • Wants to expand operation to increase income to support family • Vocational Rehabilitation Services assessment Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  32. Case Study • Current equipment • Pickup truck • Trailer to haul roto-tiller • Troy-Bilt roto-tiller • Hoes and shovels • Greenhouse yet to be built • Crates to transport produce Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

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  38. Case Study • He is using a hoe to make his raised beds – Ground tends to be very wet • He has taped the controls on the roto-tiller to make it easier to operate • Must use roto-tiller to level ground after harvest • Difficult to use hoes and shovels Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  39. Case Study • What equipment would you recommend? • What procedures would you change? Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  40. Equipment Recommended • Hilling attachment for Troy-Bilt roto-tiller • A heavy duty utility vehicle • A reversible disc harrow • A hoist to go in the back of the utility vehicle • A precision garden seeder • A power planter Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  41. Equipment Recomended • Add-on Fist Grip handles and arm supports for hoes and shovels • Short-handled Fist Grip hand tools • Garden seat Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

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  45. Results • Add-on Fist Grip handle and arm supports did not hold up under his use • The hilling attachment for the Troy-Bilt roto-tiller did not make a high enough hill. Looking for a one bottom plow to pull behind Bobcat utility vehicle • Production has increased but not yet where he wants to be Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

  46. Questions? Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

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