A garden is a planned space, usually outdoors, set aside for the cultivation of flowers, herbs, or vegetables. The single feature that identifies even the wildest wild garden is control.
To grow healthy, tasty organic veggies and fruits, you need nutrient-rich soil. Soil testing is an important first step to getting your garden in shape.
Asking for help can bring up complicated feelings for people with disabilities.
One such feeling is called “self-perceived burden,” which happens when people who need care from others feel frustrated or even guilty that someone else had to help them.
For Rosemary McDonnell-Horita, a 29-year-old with multiple disabilities, gardening gave her an opportunity to be a caregiver rather than a care receiver. Taking care of plants shifted the way she thought about her own body.
Quotes have been edited for length and clarity.
Reporting by Amanda Morris. Illustrations by Sonaksha. Editing by Hannah Good and Tara Parker Pope. Design editing by Chelsea Conrad and Christian Font. Copy editing by Jill Martin.
An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the age of Rosemary McDonnell-Horita as 21. She is 29. This version has been corrected.
Source: washingtonpost.com
