matter how small, can become a garden. The goal of this presentation is to give participants information necessary to plan, establish, and care for a garden.

Specific topics will include: features of different garden spaces, different types of plants, design basics, tools, containers, plant varieties, management

of plant diseases and pests, special garden projects and adaptive gardening techniques.

It is common for vision rehabilitation therapists and other professionals to encounter consumers who have abandoned many meaningful activities because of adventitious vision loss.  One of these activities is gardening.  Rehabilitation professionals do not themselves have to be gardeners to know that many of their consumers need appropriate training and encouragement to resume this rewarding hobby. This presentation is intended to give both aspiring gardeners and non-gardening professionals specific techniques they need to pursue the occupation of gardening as a person with a vision impairment. Inside advice

from avid gardeners is a critical part of the process and the presenters offer many years of experience in general horticulture and adaptive gardening practices.

With current popular emphasis on locally grown produce, green environmental practices, and the health benefits of physical activity, it makes sense that

persons with vision loss be a part of an occupation that combines the benefits of each.  Participants may expect to leave this presentation with a new

enthusiasm for gardening - one of life’s most rewarding activities.