Events and Programs: Gardening with Low Vision
A series of educational
courses for both gardeners who are adapting to a low-vision lifestyle and
for their families and friends who are assisting them in this
transition.
Sponsored by Project Grow
and the Washtenaw County Library for the Blind and Physically
Disabled. All courses are held at the Library for the Blind and
Physically Disabled. Please register by calling 973-4350 or by
emailing lbpd@ewashtenaw.org. No
fee required.
2008 Gardening Dates (Wednesdays, 10:30am - Noon)
February 20: Adapting to Low-Vision Gardening: An
Introduction
Taught by LuAnne Bullington, Project Grow volunteer and low-vision
gardener
| Gardeners with a visual impairment think they can no longer enjoy a favorite passtime. Not so! Whether you are a new gardener or an expert gardener, learn basic techniques, tips, and hints for gardening with a visual impairment. |
March 19: Cool Weather Plants and Starts
Taught by LuAnne Bullington, Project Grow volunteer and low-vision
gardener
| Have you always wanted to grow and enjoy your own herbs and vegetables but don't think you would be able to tell a weed from a kale seedling because of your eyesight? We will explore starting your own plants from seeds and starts, planting and spacing methods, crop rotation, record keeping, watering, and harvesting techniques for people with visual impairments using cool-weather plants. |
April 16: Container Gardening and Raised Beds: From Vegetables to
Flowers
Taught by Sheri Repucci, Project Grow staff
| Basics of using containers and raised-surface gardens to grow your favorite vegetables, herbs, and flowers, indoors or out. Container gardening is a wonderful technique to include in your low-vision garden, as they can provide distinctive tactile clues, allowing you to separate and thus identify a variety of plants you may wish to grow. Includes a hands-on component: participants will plant up and take home one pot. Supplies included. |
May 21: Organic Gardening Methods: From Soil to Pest
Control
Taught by Sheri Repucci, Project Grow staff
| Basics of organic gardening methods, including soil requirements, fertilizer, and pest control. Organic gardening methods are a natural fit for low-vision gardening as they are both safer and easier to use. In addition, many organic gardening products have either a distinctive smell, obvious tactile differences, or both, aiding in your confidence in their use. |
Contact information: Address, Telephone, Fax, Hours, Directions, Holidays, and Email
on Dec. 3, 2008 5:17 pm