Gardening for people of all ages, abilities and lifestyles. If I could have but one wish it would be to garden forever. Radius Garden has come up with a series of ergonomic garden tools that maximize power and comfort while minimizing hand & wrist stress. It's all in the grip that supports the wrist in a neutral position that means less chance for injury. Energy is transfered from large muscles directly to the blades making gardening easier and more enjoyable. The Holistic Garden Creating Spaces for Health and Healing by Karen York Articles Horticulture Therapy - Create an Enabled Garden Practical tips and techniques by Joyce Schillen to continue a favorite activity such as gardening. Horticulture Therapy Garden columnist, Jerry Filipski, describes the wonderful benefits of this new "growing" profession. Horticulture Therapy: Cultivate your health with gardening Master gardener, Marion Owen, gives us tips for staying fit in the garden. The Aids Awareness Garden Carla Allen tells the story of a woman's garden planted for her brother. Layering Bulbs How to maximize a small garden to get blooms from early spring through August. Hands in the Garden REACH for the Rainbow has developed a very successful gardening project at summer camps for children and adolescents with developmental delays and physical disabilities. Kids Take Time to Grow "Children with various disabilities find satisfaction and meaning in the magical transformation of seeds into snow peas ..." Nancy Wood, Art Therapist Queen Anne's Lace More than just a pretty weed by Carla Allen Gardening for the Senses / The Sensual Garden How to plant gardens that stimulate taste, smell, touch, and hearing by Larry Caplan. Public Enemy Number One Humor in the garden. David Hobson takes a look at the lighter side of gardening. Gardening Tips for People with Impaired Vision Although French Impressionist painter Claude Monet "eventually lost most of his vision, he did not stop painting, nor did he ever lose his love of gardening". Larry Caplan Watering Tricks If you plant them, you must water them. Ways to make watering easier on the gardener while still maintaining healthy plants by Lisa Erickson. The Evening Garden Inspiration for gardeners who work all day at home or in an office. Enjoy gardens that glow in the moonlight. Loft Gardens For urban gardeners a look at how modern loft living combines with gardens in the sky on balconies and roof gardens. Hanging Moss Baskets Step-by-step guide on how to plant beautiful Victoria-style hanging moss baskets.		"The love of gardening is a seed once sown never dies ..." Gertrude Jekyll Most gardeners want to continue to garden as long as they possibly can. Lifestyle changes, age, infirmity, work, financial circumstances all have an impact on how much or how well we can garden. Garden Forever is a place to read about how other people manage to continue to garden. In articles about the soothing effect of gardening, gardens in the sky (roof top gardens), overcoming health problems, gardens that shine in the evening, programs that help people, children, the elderly, the physically challenged, plus practical tips and ideas, we'll explore and highlight ways to help us all Garden Forever. Most Recent Articles Allergy-Free Wedding Flowers Flowers that won’t make brides or their bridesmaids start sneezing and sniffling right in the middle of the wedding by Thomas Leo Ogren. Enjoy Gardening at Any Age That first delicious spring day is a temptress, luring all avid gardeners out of their winter doldrums and calling them out to play. ... By Monday morning the stiffness sets in, aches and pains in long forgotten muscles remind them that they are not as fit as they used to be. Asthma Friendly Gardens Thomas Leo Ogren offers 12 tips to make your garden an asthma friendly place. First Aid for Hanging Baskets We started with such good intentions but with holidays and our busy lives, those beautiful hanging baskets we nurtured in the spring are starting to look pretty neglected. Jackie Carroll tells us how to revive a dried out hanging basket before it's too late. Grow better, feel better, garden longer The author of The Holistic Garden, Creating Spaces for Health and Healing, Karen York, helps us understand why gardening is good for us and how to keep doing it. Herbs: Fragrance, flavour and fun for container gardens "For a new adventure with your balcony or windowsill Eden, try planting an old-fashioned herb garden." by Mary Fran McQuade Jacksonville's Gardens of Peace "With a firm conviction that dreams are more powerful than fear, love more powerful than hate and peace more powerful than war, community members are gathering together to create "Gardens of Peace" in Jacksonville Florida." by Liz Peak Pruning Basics - Comfort First When it come time to prune, check out the latest and best methods to make it as painless as possible. Spring Cleaning, Backyard Style. Seven time-saving tips to get your backyard ready for summer. Gardening, a way of life Garden writer, Mary Fran McQuade, tells us how to continue to enjoy one of life's purist pleasures. How to plan a garden right Things to consider when setting up a garden by David Kurshel Landscaping to Eliminate Allergenic Mold Spores Thomas Leo Ogren, the author of Allergy-Free Gardening, tells us about things we can do in our gardens and landscapes to eliminate allergy-causing mold spores. Creaking through my Garden Garden writer, Carol Wallace, on turning fifty starts to re-plan how she will continue gardening into her twightlight years. Gardening across the generations Ways for grandparents to enjoy gardening with busy young grandchildren. By Beverley Mitchell Allergy-Free in The Rose Garden "The most common allergen is pollen, and this we can largely control." By Thomas Leo Ogren Whatchamacallits and Thingamajigs Unusual names for common tools. By Carla Allen Sandy - A Golden Gardener In memory of a golden gardening companion. By Beverley Mitchell The Wolfhound Wreath A very special story that celebrates the joy of giving. By Carla Allen Destined for Decorations Fred & Sharon Randall use their gourds and natural materials to extend the short-lived beauty of autumn. By Carla Allen.				Grampa's Garden Hot and Cold Therapy Packs For aching shoulders, joints, hands Tips Springing into the gardening season – it's a stretch! Stretching tips from the Ontario Chiropractic Association. 7 Steps to Happy Herb Growing A balcony herb garden is rewarding and doesn't have to be a lot of work. My Aching Back Save your back from too much stress Take it Easy Plan ahead to make gardening a little easier on your body. Watering Containers Container gardens require special watering techniques Weeding Tips Any plant that grows where you don't want it is a weed BulbsYour table is ready Mr. Squirrel. Weighty Matters Watch those extra pounds when planting containers Tools Don't blame your tools. Take good care of them. Hanging Moss Baskets Have beautiful baskets like the ones in Victoria, BC. 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