CRRL My Librarian: Adaptive Gardening and Healing Spaces

Tips & Techniques for Seniors & the Disabled

by Woy, Joann

eBook - 1997

Advice on laying out a garden that is easier to access, recommendations on tools and techniques, and, as a bonus, a list of accessible public gardens for inspiration. Advice on laying out a garden that is easier to access, recommendations on tools and techniques, and, as a bonus, a list of accessible public gardens for inspiration. Show less

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The Complete Book of Houseplants

The Easy Way to Choose and Grow Healthy, Happy Houseplants

by Bradley, Valerie

Book - 2006

But, what if you don't have a wide, open space for gardening? Author Valerie Bradley goes beyond simply listing plants that might work in a house or apart...Show more But, what if you don't have a wide, open space for gardening? Author Valerie Bradley goes beyond simply listing plants that might work in a house or apartment. She has put a lot of thought into which will work, visually and practically, in which rooms, keeping in mind the light and air there. Show less

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A Garden Catechism

100 Plants in Christian Tradition and How to Grow Them

by Realy, Margaret Rose

Book - 2022

A guide to preparing an inspirational garden filled with symbols of Christianity. A guide to preparing an inspirational garden filled with symbols of Christianity. Show less

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Garden Maker

Growing A Life of Beauty & Wonder With Flowers

by Purifoy, Christie

Book - 2022

Christie Purifoy has written a guide for those who want to bring a bit of Heaven to their patch of earth Christie Purifoy has written a guide for those who want to bring a bit of Heaven to their patch of earth Show less

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Gardening for A Lifetime

How to Garden Wiser as You Grow Older

by Eddison, Sydney

Book - 2011

With advancing years comes advancing wisdom, such as which plants are worth the effort to cultivate and how to renew your garden's plan so it renews you instead of exhausting you. Also available as an eBook. With advancing years comes advancing wisdom, such as which plants are worth the effort to cultivate and how to renew your garden's plan so it renews you instead of exhausting you. Also available as an eBook. Show less

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Gardening for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders and Special Educational Needs

Engaging With Nature to Combat Anxiety, Promote Sensory Integration and Build Social Skills

by Etherington, Natasha

Book - 2012

A garden can be a very pleasant sanctuary for a child or adult on the spectrum. Written for teachers (though parents and other caregivers will also be int...Show more A garden can be a very pleasant sanctuary for a child or adult on the spectrum. Written for teachers (though parents and other caregivers will also be interested), the author lays out lesson plans and addresses concerns, such as risk assessments, that can help make time gardening an enjoyable and educational experience. Show less

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Gardening Without Work

For the Aging, the Busy and the Indolent

by Stout, Ruth

Book - 2011

This charming, elderly eccentric had a method for growing flowers and vegetables that required very little work. Fun to read and brimming with practical advice for those who would rather enjoy more fruits and less labor. This charming, elderly eccentric had a method for growing flowers and vegetables that required very little work. Fun to read and brimming with practical advice for those who would rather enjoy more fruits and less labor. Show less

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Grow A Living Wall

Create Vertical Gardens With Purpose : Pollinators - Herbs & Veggies - Aromatherapy - Many More

by Coronado, Shawna

Book - 2015

Don't much care for bending and kneeling? Living wall gardening gives a beautiful, alternative way to grow your favorites. Don't much care for bending and kneeling? Living wall gardening gives a beautiful, alternative way to grow your favorites. Show less

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Growing Joy

The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)

by Failla, Maria

Book - 2022

The host of the podcast Bloom and Grow Radio explores how growing plants contributes to our wellness. The host of the podcast Bloom and Grow Radio explores how growing plants contributes to our wellness. Show less

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How to Cheat at Gardening and Yard Work

Shameless Tricks for Growing Radically Simple Flowers, Veggies, Lawns, Landscaping, and More

by Bredenberg, Jeff

eBook - 2009

Garden with cleverness. This book will teach you how to opt out of (most) of the work. Garden with cleverness. This book will teach you how to opt out of (most) of the work. Show less

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How to Grow

Nurture your Garden, Nurture Yourself

by Bridgewater, Marcus

Book - 2022

The author's guide to growth, taking lessons from plants to strengthen the soul. The author's guide to growth, taking lessons from plants to strengthen the soul. Show less

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Slow Gardening

A No-stress Philosophy for All Senses and Seasons

by Rushing, Felder

Book - 2011

Gardening should be relaxing, not the fruitless search for cosmetic perfection. That's the philosophy behind Felder Rushing's Slow Gardening, and you may find it a blessed relief in tone from tomes that push how very much the details matter. Gardening should be relaxing, not the fruitless search for cosmetic perfection. That's the philosophy behind Felder Rushing's Slow Gardening, and you may find it a blessed relief in tone from tomes that push how very much the details matter. Show less

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Tending the Earth, Mending the Spirit

The Healing Gifts of Gardening

by Goldman, Connie

eBook - 2000

The authors look deeper into the strong spiritual connections that bind gardeners to the soil, whether it's a pot on a patio or an orchard. These NPR vete...Show more The authors look deeper into the strong spiritual connections that bind gardeners to the soil, whether it's a pot on a patio or an orchard. These NPR veterans have interviewed gardeners who share how they've found healing for their wounded souls while tending the earth. Show less

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Therapeutic Gardens

Design for Healing Spaces

by Winterbottom, Daniel M.

Book - 2015

Therapeutic gardens are more popular than ever, particularly in health care settings. Although written for landscape designers, this book would enlighten anyone planning a healing garden. Therapeutic gardens are more popular than ever, particularly in health care settings. Although written for landscape designers, this book would enlighten anyone planning a healing garden. Show less

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https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/HORT/HORT-66/HORT-66-PDF.pdf

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This online brochure explains the benefits of gardening, no matter one's age, and goes through a list of sensible adaptations that can be made to the gardening routine. From the Virginia Cooperative Extension Agency. This online brochure explains the benefits of gardening, no matter one's age, and goes through a list of sensible adaptations that can be made to the gardening routine. From the Virginia Cooperative Extension Agency. Show less

https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/426/426-336/426-336_pdf.pdf

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If you think you need a significant patch of ground to grow fresh vegetables and herbs, think again. These tips from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Agency can make your hopes of a harvest, no matter the space, a reality. If you think you need a significant patch of ground to grow fresh vegetables and herbs, think again. These tips from the Virginia Cooperative Extension Agency can make your hopes of a harvest, no matter the space, a reality. Show less

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