Gardening and Horticulture Programs
Hands in the Dirt, Joy in the Day
Gardening is an encourgaed activity at WindChime. There are raised garden beds and at different time of year there are guided gardening sessions that give residents a rewarding way to keep gardening.
The raised planter beds sit at a comfortable height, so no kneeling or heavy lifting is needed, and guided sessions keep the work light and fun, from planting seeds to watering and picking herbs. The gentle, repetitive motions are great for keeping hands nimble, and the sense of purpose is even better.
- Raised beds at wheelchair and walker height
- Lightweight tools and hands-on help from staff
- Homegrown herbs and vegetables that make their way to the kitchen
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my loved one need gardening experience?
Not at all. Sessions welcome everyone from lifelong gardeners to first-timers, with as much or as little help as each person wants.
Is gardening safe for residents?
Yes. We use lightweight, senior-friendly tools, and the raised beds eliminate kneeling, bending, and heavy lifting.
Can residents in wheelchairs participate?
Yes. The planter beds are raised to a height that works for wheelchairs and seated walkers, and the paths between them are wide and level.
What happens in winter or rainy weather?
The gardening moves indoors. Residents arrange flowers, holidfay wreaths, tend houseplants, paint pots, and build small terrariums in the sunlit activity rooms if they are interested in.
Do residents get to eat what they grow?
The kitchen incorporates resident-grown herbs and vegetables into community meals whenever possible.
