Gwinnett County Master Gardeners Association
Menu
  • Home
  • About
  • Membership 2023
  • Donations
  • Officers
  • Contact Us
  • Members Only
Menu

Tag: Arthritic gardener

The Arthritic Gardener

Posted on by

For those of us with arthritic joints, gardening can be a challenge; however, it can be made enjoyable. Gardening helps maintain joint flexibility and improves your quality of life. Here are some tips, techniques, and tools that can help keep an arthritic gardener active and happy in the garden. Work only during the time of day you feel your best. If you are stiff in the cool of the morning, conduct garden tasks during the warmer afternoons. Before starting, warm up your muscles and flex your joints with some gentle stretching exercises. Ask your doctor or physical therapist to recommend some warm-up and stretching exercises. I usually start each day with about 20 minutes of Tai Chi since it puts very little stress on my joints and increases my flexibility. Since I take arthritis medication, I usually protect my skin with sunscreen and wear a hat to make me less…

Come Grow with Us!

Mission Statement

Our mission is to serve as stewards of the environment; operate in cooperation with UGA, the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and the Gwinnett County Extension Service; and voluntarily educate the public of Gwinnett County, Georgia about horticultural practices that will foster both a healthy environment and beautiful gardens.

Categories

  • Current Events (3)
  • Educational Workshops (9)
  • Events (13)
  • Field Trips (24)
  • Garden Tour (16)
  • Gardening in Gwinnett (8)
  • GCMGA Information (47)
  • GCMGA Volunteer Projects (40)
  • Meetings (100)
  • Newsletters and Member Articles (105)
  • Photo Gallery (14)

Contact Us

Click here if you are interested in becoming a member or have a question about our association.

Inquiries concerning this website can be made by e-mail.

Find us on Facebook at Gwinnett Master Gardeners

Recent Posts

  • ATTENTION! —
  • February 2023 Meeting
  • March 2023 Meeting
  • (no title)
  • Shrinking Violets are a BLAST!

Map


View Larger Map
©2023 Gwinnett County Master Gardeners Association | Theme by SuperbThemes