Gardening is more than just a physical activity; it’s also deeply emotional to those who pursue it across a lifetime. It’s part of a person’s identity, grounding, and place in the world. As physical challenges ensue through the years, it’s important to know how to adapt gardening activities and tools along the way. Gardeners and their care partners can plan ahead to ensure this meaningful part of life continues despite the many challenges.

In this episode host Karen Summey, ACAPcommunity is joined by John Bowen, Retired Master Gardener, NCSU Cooperative Extension Volunteer. John is a retired science teacher and an active Master Gardener in Buncombe County in western North Carolina.  He and his wife and two cats moved to the Asheville area seven years ago where they put in a garden and remodeled a house, in that order.  “First things first,” John says.

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