tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post1284398756277654070..comments2023-10-17T08:59:57.852-04:00Comments on Body Soul and Spirit: Friday Flowers: Accessible GardeningRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-10716611754417429352008-08-03T15:32:00.000-04:002008-08-03T15:32:00.000-04:00Ruth, I wanted to comment on this post yesterday b...Ruth, I wanted to comment on this post yesterday but Blogger was having some problems. I agree, wheelchairs are great fun when you don't need one.<BR/><BR/>The nursing home where my father lives look smuch like your courtyard with raised beds and bird feeders. The last time we visited Dad we strolled him into the courtyard and parked him in the shade. His mood lightened, surrounded by flowers Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-42914659791685105332008-08-02T15:50:00.000-04:002008-08-02T15:50:00.000-04:00Thanks for your comments. I am fortunate to work i...Thanks for your comments. I am fortunate to work in such a lovely setting and appreciate it very much every day.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-64589318639129547372008-08-02T03:52:00.000-04:002008-08-02T03:52:00.000-04:00What a beautiful setting. I'm sure it will bring m...What a beautiful setting. I'm sure it will bring many benefits for the patients. Thank you for sharing.Caffeinated Wekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07235662962500264686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-35639855792902469462008-08-01T22:01:00.000-04:002008-08-01T22:01:00.000-04:00At the facility where I work, the raised flower b...At the facility where I work, the raised flower beds are a big hit with the residents, and our therapists often walk among the apple trees with the residents, so they can pick the fruit in the autumn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-75537749644401864082008-08-01T17:55:00.000-04:002008-08-01T17:55:00.000-04:00What a fantastic idea and so therapeutic for the p...What a fantastic idea and so therapeutic for the patients, both physically and mentally. I hope that patient gets to those tomatoes. What a lovely post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-46367621408702244812008-08-01T13:34:00.000-04:002008-08-01T13:34:00.000-04:00What a beautiful garden area Ruth. I can imagine ...What a beautiful garden area Ruth. I can imagine it does the patients so much good to be out there and enjoying the beauty.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-90187325279509860852008-08-01T10:43:00.000-04:002008-08-01T10:43:00.000-04:00Very uplifting post. I wish more rehab centers ha...Very uplifting post. I wish more rehab centers had raised gardening. It's great therapy.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-70240354321938520862008-08-01T09:43:00.000-04:002008-08-01T09:43:00.000-04:00The raised flower beds are a such a wonderful idea...The raised flower beds are a such a wonderful idea.me ann my camerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06083671096943783249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-21012684341398636092008-08-01T09:02:00.000-04:002008-08-01T09:02:00.000-04:00Let's all enjoy this long weekend.Let's all enjoy this long weekend.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-78544969951584244532008-08-01T08:30:00.000-04:002008-08-01T08:30:00.000-04:00Where D's dad lives they have a tiny raised bed he...Where D's dad lives they have a tiny raised bed herb/salad garden and the rest of the grounds are in flowers No raised beds at the home where my Mom is though and some of those people are quite able to work a garden. I think your hospital garden is such a great idea ... nicely laid out ... well kept ... attractive ... inviting. A nice looking facility from the outside too.Cicero Singshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438108795744902961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-59014589002118613712008-08-01T07:33:00.000-04:002008-08-01T07:33:00.000-04:00What a wonderful concept! Flowers are so comforti...What a wonderful concept! Flowers are so comforting to people and the fact that the patients can get right in their and be a part of it is genius!Marehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10392772375911488097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-145009806914632822008-08-01T06:09:00.000-04:002008-08-01T06:09:00.000-04:00the facility where you work looks lovely. I love ...the facility where you work looks lovely. I love the idea of the raised beds, working in the soil must be very therapeutic--I know that I would miss it if I could no longer garden.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02604780070187163751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-47621357098897069422008-08-01T02:55:00.000-04:002008-08-01T02:55:00.000-04:00Great idea for the patients. Gardens have a calmin...Great idea for the patients. Gardens have a calming effect.JeanMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536421799031706759noreply@blogger.com