January 2010 onwards
Specially designed raised beds built on site at the beginning of the year have proved to be a great asset for the weekly gardening group. Using the wheelchair as a reference, Jennifer developed the design of the beds to suit the gardeners’ needs. The entire group either gardens from seats or from wheelchairs and the easily accessible, lightweight beds have extended their gardening experiences.
Therapeutic horticulture sessions are delivered all year round and participants have taken ownership of their own “mini allotments” with great enthusiasm and pride. Some have grown seasonal flowers, others vegetables and some a mix of both. The potato harvest was particularly successful this year and the Blue Danube blue skinned variety was the source of much amusement and delight. Carefully selected plant material has ensured a very long flowering and gardening period in the raised beds from spring bulbs to autumn vegetables.
Therapeutic horticulture sessions are delivered all year round and participants have taken ownership of their own “mini allotments” with great enthusiasm and pride. Some have grown seasonal flowers, others vegetables and some a mix of both. The potato harvest was particularly successful this year and the Blue Danube blue skinned variety was the source of much amusement and delight. Carefully selected plant material has ensured a very long flowering and gardening period in the raised beds from spring bulbs to autumn vegetables.
There was much excitement and pleasure arising from the craft and flower displays created by the gardening group for the recent August “Regency Day” at Freeland House. A very special day.
Reminiscence work continues to add value to the sessions, often resulting in humorous gardening recollections shared with the group.
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