Raised Garden Beds for Wheel Chair Gardener

[DaveB]

My wife is an ergonomist and occupational therapy and we were discusing this veryissue of garden beds for wheelchair users the other day.

One of the things she said that would make a big difference is designing thebed so that the chair user could work them face on.

Working face on will avoid the need for twisting and the resulting tirdness, aches and possible injuries that could develop.

If this isn't possible then "alcoves" in the bed whic allow face on and bothe sides may be a good idea?

Dave,

[Tisa2U]

What a fantastic idea, and what fabulous neighbors!!! My suggestion would be to not forget the drainage issue. The bottom of the bed could be filled with rocks, just as you would a small planter, perhaps. Most towns have places they dump broken-up concrete that you could probably get access to for the asking. It would save you from having to come up with so much soil, as well.
I would love to hear more about this project!

[Bali]

Me too. Easier to weed that way.
bali