Container Gardening for the Handicapped

THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1990, WAY TO GROW: Book for disabled gardeners; Frank Schweller is a local gardener who has won 19 first prizes in the container-gardening category at the Arizona State Fair. Schweller's wife, Dorothy, is also a gardener. But Dorothy has arthritis & requires a wheelchair for shopping & other situations. "Through her experiences with gardening, I have gained firsthand knowledge of the obstacles that stand in the way of the handicapped gardener," Schweller said, "For instance, the soil level needs to be at a proper working height because many handicapped people cannot reach the ground." Consequently, Schweller has written & published a 64-page softbound book, CONTAINER GARDENING FOR THE HANDICAPPED, that emphasizes ideas on how to garden more effectivley if you are physically impaired. "The book is for people who must use a wheelchair, crutches or an electric scooter," Schweller said. The book may be ordered for $8.95 from Hand-D-Cap Publishing, 1027 E. Las Palmaritas Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85020. 602-944-6560.Schweller, Frank J. is the author of 'Container Gardening for the Handicapped' with ISBN 9780962472008 and ISBN 096247200X.