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Youtube to learn gardening 1

 YouTube is an excellent platform for seniors who want to
learn about Gardening.

YouTube tutorials on gardening for seniors often focus on
making gardening accessible to individuals with varying physical abilities.
They may include tips on raised bed gardening, container gardening, or adaptive
tools and techniques that make gardening easier for seniors.

These tutorials often highlight techniques suitable for
seniors, such as low-maintenance gardening, vertical gardening to save space,
or choosing plants that require less physical effort to care for.

Videos may cover topics like ergonomic tools, proper posture
while gardening and safety measures to prevent accidents in the garden,
ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable gardening experience for seniors.

Many gardening channels offer seasonal guides tailored to
the needs of seniors, such as planting schedules, tips for winterizing the
garden or managing garden tasks during hot summer months.

Some tutorials delve into the nutritional and health
benefits of gardening for seniors, discussing topics like growing nutrient-rich
vegetables, the Mental Health benefits of gardening, and incorporating
gardening as part of a healthy Lifestyle. Here are some channels that cater to
seniors who want to learn about gardening: (Do a Google search for the channels that you are interested in and other similar channels will show up)

1.  Garden Answer: This channel provides a wide
range of gardening tutorials suitable for beginners to advanced gardeners. They
often cover topics like container gardening, easy-to-grow plants, and seasonal
gardening tips that can be helpful for seniors.

2.  Epic Gardening: With a focus on urban gardening
and small spaces, this channel offers practical tips and DIY projects that can
be adapted for seniors looking to garden in limited spaces or with physical
limitations.

3.  Growing Your Greens: This channel focuses on
organic gardening methods, including tips for growing nutritious vegetables and
fruits at home. Seniors interested in sustainable and healthy gardening
practices may find this channel beneficial.

4.     Learn Organic Gardening at Growing Your Greens:
Another channel dedicated to organic gardening techniques, this one emphasizes
simple and cost-effective methods that seniors can easily adopt in their own
gardens.

5.     University of Illinois Extension: Some
university extension programs, like this one, have YouTube channels that
provide research-based gardening information. They often cover topics relevant
to seniors, such as accessible gardening practices and gardening for improved
well-being.

Originally Published on https://boomersnotsenior.blogspot.com/

I served as a teacher, a teacher on Call, a Department Head, a District Curriculum, Specialist, a Program Coordinator, and a Provincial Curriculum Coordinator over a forty year career. In addition, I was the Department Head for Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a professor both online and in person at the University of Phoenix (Canada) from 2000-2010.

I also worked with Special Needs students. I gave workshops on curriculum development and staff training before I fully retired

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