For 2017 Focus on Accessibilty and Gardening

In the new Year, my blog will focus on this theme: "Anyone, who wants to can garden. Appropriate design is the key."  The discussion will begin with a look at garden tools.

 I encourage you to comment and am open to potential guest bloggers as long as they write on theme, photos welcomed. Proper credit will be given.

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