ADA-Compliant Forward-Facing Wheelchair Garden Bed - Indoor/Outdoor

Where can a school or care facility buy ADA-compliant raised garden beds?

Right here — World of Greenhouses supplies this commercial-grade, ADA-compliant forward-facing wheelchair garden bed to schools, districts, senior living and memory care communities, nursing homes, hospitals, rehab centers, veterans' homes, community gardens and landscape contractors nationwide, with written quotes, purchase orders and free shipping.

Do you accept purchase orders from schools, districts and facilities?

Yes. We work with schools, districts, agencies and care facilities on quotes, invoices and purchase orders. Use the quote request form on this page, or call or text us at 732-806-7959.

Is shipping included?

Yes. Shipping is included in the price of the beds and accessories, with no additional charges.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is typically 1-2 weeks, but it can vary. If you need it by a specific date, such as the start of a semester or a program launch, let us know and we'll do our best to plan around it.

How many people can garden at one bed?

Both long sides have the wheelchair-accessible extension, so two seated gardeners can work facing forward at the same time, one on each side.

Should I choose the child or adult height?

We generally recommend the higher clearance so everyone can fit comfortably underneath, including older students and adults. Custom heights are available for children, and we can confirm the exact height with you after you order.

Do the wheels cost extra?

No. The rolling indoor/outdoor version is the same price as the permanent version. Rolling beds can move indoors for the winter and back outside in warmer weather.

What does "forward-facing" mean?

The bed has open clearance underneath, so a wheelchair, walker or other mobility device can roll straight up to it and the gardener can reach the entire bed facing forward, instead of reaching sideways.

Can it be used indoors?

Yes. The patented grow/drainage tray captures excess water in a container attached to a leg, so it works well in classrooms, atriums, patios and decks. Indoors, place it near a bright window or add our indoor grow light kit.

What's included, and what accessories are available?

Each bed comes with the patented grow/drainage tray, drainage stones, landscape fabric, a water basin holder and all hardware. Optional accessories include a red cedar arch trellis that joins two beds into one garden ($1,039), 3-sided and single-sided trellises, tool storage boxes and an indoor grow light kit. Add them to your quote, or call or text us to order.

Can it be funded with a grant?

Many of our school and nonprofit customers fund accessible gardens through grants. We'll provide everything you need for your application: a written quote with product details, our W-9 and vendor paperwork, photos, spec sheets and our brochure, and we'll plan delivery around your funding timeline. See our list of garden grants for schools and care facilities, with amounts and deadlines.

How hard is assembly?

Easy. Each bed arrives weighing 90-110 lbs, pre-drilled and more than half pre-assembled, with all stainless steel hardware. You bolt on the four legs, add the braces, set the grow tray, stones and fabric, and fill with soil. All you need is a power drill and a ratchet set or adjustable wrench. No special site prep is needed.

How strong is it?

It was developed working with the State of California Education Department and the Supervising State Architect, and is certified by a structural engineer to carry the weight of wet soil and heavy plants, plus people leaning against it for standing support.

What wood is it made from, and what's the warranty?

It's built from rot-resistant red cedar and carries the manufacturer's 7-year warranty against defects in material and workmanship, with damaged parts or boards replaced at no charge.

How much soil does each bed need?

About 9 cubic feet per bed, filled to the recommended depth of 7 to 9 inches. That's roughly five 2-cubic-foot bags of a good raised-bed or organic mix. Strawberries and root vegetables like carrots do best in a slightly sandier mix.

How often should we water it?

More often than an in-ground garden, because air moves all around a raised bed. In weather in the 70s, every other day is usually enough; in hot weather, water daily. Water until it drains from the bottom, and the drainage tray catches the excess.

What grows well in it?

Most vegetables, herbs and flowers, including tomatoes, peppers, beans, peas, cucumbers, lettuce and leafy greens, onions, beets, basil, edible flowers and strawberries. Put larger plants like squash in the center and greens, flowers and root vegetables along the edges. Beans, peas and cucumbers do best with a trellis.

Any tips for gardeners who use a wheelchair?

Many facilities slide pre-slit foam pipe insulation (the size made for 1-inch pipe) over the top edges of the bed to cushion arms while gardening. Cut it to length and tack it to the inside of the bed walls.

Does it need any maintenance?

The bed arrives as natural, unfinished wood, so seal it with a quality exterior stain, oil or clear finish before you assemble and fill it. Check and tighten the joints and fasteners once a year, turn the soil each season, and replace the soil every few years.

Who makes this garden bed?

It's made by Accessible Gardens, a manufacturer whose mission is to help more people, regardless of age or physical limitation, enjoy the benefits of gardening. Master woodworkers build each bed from rot-resistant red cedar.

What if I have more questions?

Call or text us at 732-806-7959, or use the quote request form on this page. We're happy to help.