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Short answer: an accessible garden program starts with the right beds for the people who'll use them: forward-facing beds that wheelchairs roll right up to, plus a walk-in bed for groups and standing gardeners. Most schools and facilities fund them with a grant or their program budget, and order with a written quote or purchase order. The beds ship free and need no special site prep.
Who Uses Accessible Garden Beds
| Setting | How they use the beds |
|---|---|
| Schools and districts | Science, nutrition and life-skills lessons where every student takes part, including students who use wheelchairs. Rolling beds move indoors for winter so the garden keeps going all school year. |
| Senior living and memory care | A daily activity residents can do seated, at a comfortable height, with family and staff joining in. Many communities set beds on a patio right outside the activity room. |
| Hospitals and rehab centers | Occupational and horticultural therapy: reaching, planting, watering and harvesting as real, meaningful tasks. Beds work on rooftops, terraces and in therapy gyms, and rolling beds bring gardening indoors for patients who can't go outside. |
| Community gardens and parks | An accessible plot so every member can grow alongside everyone else, often next to standard raised beds. |
| Veterans' homes, group homes and day programs | Hands-on gardening as a regular, social activity that fits a wide range of mobility levels. |
Choosing the Right Beds
- ADA-Compliant Forward-Facing Garden Bed: open clearance underneath, so a wheelchair or walker rolls straight up and the gardener reaches the whole bed facing forward. Both long sides are wheelchair accessible, so two seated gardeners can work at the same bed at once, one on each side. About 47" x 45", in adult or child heights between 24" and 30". Rolling (indoor/outdoor) or permanent, at the same price. Built from red cedar, certified by a structural engineer and backed by the manufacturer's 7-year warranty.
- 12'x8' Wide Access Cedar Bed: a walk-in bed with a 46-inch doorway and 20-inch-high growing walls, made for groups. Add a deer fence or automatic watering if you need them.
- Mix both. Many programs pair a few forward-facing beds for seated gardeners with one walk-in bed for groups and standing gardeners, so everyone has a place.
How many beds? Count how many seated gardeners will work at the same time. Each forward-facing bed fits two, one on each side, and the beds are modular, so you can add more next season.
Add an Arch Trellis Between Beds
A red cedar arch trellis attaches between two forward-facing beds and joins them into one garden with a climbing arch overhead. Beans, peas, cucumbers and climbing flowers grow up and over, and the arch makes a welcoming entry to a school or courtyard garden. Trellises, tool storage boxes and an indoor grow light kit are all available as add-ons in your quote.
Planning the Space
- Surface: set beds on a firm, level surface such as a patio, pavers or concrete, with paths wide enough for a wheelchair to turn.
- Sun and water: pick a spot with at least six hours of sun and a hose or spigot nearby.
- Shade and seating: add a shaded spot and seating nearby for longer sessions.
- Indoors: rolling beds work in classrooms, atriums and therapy gyms. The built-in drainage tray catches excess water, and indoor beds need good window light or a grow light kit.
Funding: Grants and Program Budgets
Many of our school and nonprofit customers fund accessible gardens through grants, such as school garden, health and wellness, disability inclusion and community foundation grants, or through PTA, program or capital budgets. Most applications ask for a detailed quote. We'll send you a written quote with product details you can attach to your application, and plan delivery around your funding timeline.
Ordering With a Quote or Purchase Order
- Request a quote using the form on the product page, or call or text us. Tell us how many beds, rolling or permanent, adult or child height, any accessories, and when you need them.
- Get a written quote for your approval, grant application or purchasing office.
- Send your purchase order. We accept POs from schools, districts, agencies and care facilities.
- Delivery: shipping is free, and delivery is typically 1 to 2 weeks, though it can vary. Each bed arrives pre-drilled and more than half pre-assembled, with the grow tray, drainage stones, landscape fabric and all hardware included.
Need the garden ready for the start of a semester or a program launch? Tell us your date and we'll do our best to plan around it.
Trusted by Schools and Facilities
Organizations that have chosen our accessible garden beds include New York City Schools, San Francisco Unified School District, UC Davis, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Sublette County Health Foundation, Sisters of the Humility of Mary and Mountain Lake Services, several of them repeat customers.
FAQ
Are your garden beds ADA compliant?
Yes. Our forward-facing garden bed was developed with the Supervising Architect for the State of California Education Department and is designed for forward-facing wheelchair access for adults and children.
How many people can use one bed?
Two seated gardeners at once, one on each long side.
Do you accept purchase orders?
Yes. We work with schools, districts, agencies and care facilities on quotes, invoices and purchase orders.
Can you provide a quote for a grant application?
Yes. We'll send a written quote with product details you can include in your application.
Is shipping included?
Yes, shipping is included in the price.
Can the beds be used indoors?
Yes. The rolling version moves indoors and out, and the drainage tray catches excess water, so it works in classrooms and atriums.
Should we choose child or adult height?
We generally recommend the higher clearance so everyone fits comfortably underneath, including older students and adults. Custom child heights are available.
Planning an accessible garden for your school or facility? Call or text us at 732-806-7959, or request a quote. We're happy to help you plan the right layout and get you the best options for your program.
