Aches, pains and injuries are not uncommon among older gardeners. Because gardening is such a physical activity that often requires a lot of bending and stooping, squatting and kneeling, gripping and ...

It’s finally arrived, folks, that most wonderful time of year when the ground wakes up and it’s full steam ahead for color, textures, sights and smells, and the work that goes with it. Sometimes, no ...

Marin County master gardener and adaptive gardening expert Toni Gattone has a new book filled with tips so you don’t have to give up gardening because of age or disabilities. It all started with a ...

Gardening can be a beneficial form of physical exercise for many people. The requisite bending, lifting, digging, and weeding required for many garden tasks burns calories and builds muscle. For ...

I have to admit it, some tasks are not as easy as they once were. I weeded a bed in small sections this past week over several days — bending over is no longer something I do for long, and I opened a ...

Gardeners daydream all through the winter about this time of year, but for those with physical limitations, spring may be cruel because they think they can't indulge in their favorite activity. Not so ...

Many people enjoy gardening each year for the many benefits it provides. Some like the fresh veggies and fruit, while others enjoy the fragrance and color of their beautiful flowers. I am constantly ...

There are so many tools and gadgets that aim to make life easier for people with limited mobility, strength, or coordination, from walkers and kitchen equipment to bathroom adaptations and gym aids.

Can you recommend some good tools and tips for senior gardeners? My 77-year-old mother loves to work in the garden but over the past few years has been plagued by injuries. Aches, pains and injuries ...