Accessible Gardening  

The Accessible Gardening range has been developed by Forest Garden in conjunction with Thrive, a national charity which promotes gardening as a way of improving the lives of disabled and vulnerable people facing physical or mental health challenges. The products are designed especially for anyone needing to sit, stand or kneel to garden, and include planters, raised beds, troughs and even a cold frame. Forest Garden makes an annual donation to Thrive to help the organisation continue its good work.

Accessible Gardening Products

Corner table planter

High-level planters are aimed at those who find it hard to bend down, or need to sit while they do their gardening. This 90cm tall corner planter has been designed without any lower struts at the front, so a wheelchair user can get right up close and easily reach all parts of the planter. It's also a convenient shape to tuck into a small garden or patio.

Deep root planter

This sturdy deep root planter is 80cm tall, making it a handy height if you prefer to sit down, or suffer from a bad back. It also has a broad rim which you can lean on while you work. At 70cm deep, it's ideal for long-rooted vegetables such as carrots, parsnips and sweet potatoes. It is available in a large size (1.8m wide) or a small size (1m wide).

Kitchen garden trough

This traditional metre-long raised trough has plenty of room for your plants. It not only makes an attractive garden feature but is also extremely practical for anyone who finds it difficult to bend down for long periods.

Caledonian tiered raised bed

This raised tiered bed has several sections for growing different kinds of plants, and will add height and interest to your garden while providing an elevated base for gardening - ideal if you have limited movement. It's also strong enough for you to lean against if necessary.

Cascade planter

Perfect for smaller gardens, this versatile and compact cascade planter will add height and interest to any setting. It will look great on a balcony or patio and is ideal for herbs and flowers. The varying levels allow you to access the middle and top troughs without having to bend down too far.

Bamburgh planters

The robust Bamburgh planters offer a simple yet elegant design and feature broad rims where you can rest your arms if you get tired, making them ideal for gardening in a seated position.

The planters come in a choice of two sizes - 100cm wide and 150cm wide - and there is also a stylish herb planter with four separate compartments. 

Bamburgh planter table

For those who prefer to do their gardening standing up, the Bamburgh planter table is ideal. With a generous height of 87cm, it minimises the need to bend down. If you place the planter under a window you can admire the fruits of your labours from indoors as well. 

Sleeper raised bed 

Held together by strong coach bolts, this heavy duty sleeper raised bed will hold plenty of plants and is a convenient height for gardening in a seated position. The chunky wooden sides are solid enough for you to lean against for extra support, and it has an open base for easy soil drainage.

Raised log planter

This raised log planter is compact enough to pop on your patio or next to the kitchen door for a regular supply of fresh flowers, herbs or vegetables. It's suitable for gardening in a kneeling position, and can be placed near the house for easy access.  

Caledonian corner raised bed

The shape of this large corner raised bed enables you to reach into all parts of it without having to move from one central position, making it ideal for gardeners with restricted mobility.

Caledonian raised bed

This trough-like raised bed is deep enough to take a wide variety of plants and vegetables, and is particularly convenient for those who prefer to do their gardening in a sitting or kneeling position.