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Gardening becomes a source of joy, purpose, and physical activity for seniors when adapted with accessibility and safety in mind. We explore how to transform gardening from a potentially difficult chore into a delightful, beneficial activity regardless of age or physical limitations.• Physical benefits include gentle exercise, vitamin D exposure, and nutritious harvests• Design accessible gardens using raised beds, container gardening, and vertical planting• Create safe pathways that are wide, flat, non-slip, and well-lit• Choose low-maintenance plants like perennial herbs, succulents, and native species• Design sensory gardens with plants chosen for fragrance, texture, taste, and sound• Use ergonomic ...