How to Keep Gardening Fun and Safe As We Age — The Evergreen Thumb

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Gardening changes as we do. Tasks that once felt easy may take more planning, different tools, or a new approach. In this episode of The Evergreen Thumb, we talk about practical ways gardeners can adapt their spaces and routines to keep gardening comfortably and confidently over time.

King County Extension Master Gardener Sally Bagshaw shares ideas for reducing physical strain, improving accessibility, and rethinking garden design to better fit changing needs. We discuss raised beds, pathways, ergonomic tools, lower-maintenance planting choices, and strategies that help gardeners stay connected to the activities we enjoy most.