In our garden area we have 3 raised garden beds. One for succulents, then herbs and finally flowers. A few residents help to look after these and other just enjoy being outside. I always tell them afternoon tea is included...The area is enjoyed by staff and families. Also we have a small vege patch built by the local High School boys. The tomatoes and basil are growing like mad, told staff to pick them regularly to keep them growing. Finally its a pleasure to have this special area!
This sounds wonderful Karen! It is so satisfying to nurture and watch herbs and flowers grow.
Deb
4th Apr 2017
We just got some amazing gardening tubs. At waist height the residents are up to them everyday, watering and weeding ..Lots of TLC ......and conversation held over the plants!
Wendy Fredette
24th Feb 2017
Gardening seems to be a very popular activity with seniors since so many worked in gardens in their life time. I brought in a very eclectic variety of seeds which seemed to delight the folks and maintain interest. I found more farming stories came from the men in the group and they shared their knowledge of how to work large fields and crops. So interesting! We are very fortunate to have a beautiful garden area at our facility and during nice days the seniors want to be stay outside for hours! We have a large hat rack full of many styles plus sunglasses and sunscreen by the entrance so our folks stay protected. Come on summer!
I am finding this web site very interesting as i have being do lifestyle for 12 months and thoroughly enjoying it but sometimes you need more ideas thank you everyone for your ideas.
Thanks for your feedback Sherrie, it is much appreciated.
Kellie-Anne
16th Feb 2010
Personal carer Assistant
This is a wonderful idea i have been doing gardens for the past 12 months started with small pots outside residents rooms and now have a large veggies patch were residents can grow their own veggies...... I have very happy resdients yayaya
I just love love love this site - each time I'm glued to the many and awesome ideas to engage with our seniors. I recently downloaded some of the crossword puzzles and these seniors are fabulous to work with. That is just the tip of the iceberg. In this new chapter of my life, as semi-retired, I am so enjoying my time with seniors and watching them light up; I feel I've found a new niche. It's extremely gratifying. As to the cost of membership, it came out of my pocket - I rationalised that it was only about $3/month, less than many magazines. So keep up the GREAT work!!! Thanks again Golden Carers!!!!!