the Grant people I met with were really enthusiastic and supportive!

They recommended I get a palm pilot because of memory problems. I guess disability offices love to give people computers and such devices.

In any case, they felt that I would get the Grant, but they had to go research whether the program still allows funding of a greenhouse building. My handler has the same disability that I have, so he is really great to work with.

I suggested that we get the $300 greenhouse on our own, and ask the Grant to automate and upgrade it for my physical challenges, and they thought that was a great idea.

What I need to know, if anyone out there can give my concrete advice ...... are there things I am missing in automating and safetyfying up my greenhouse?

This is what I have so far:

Railing on the walkway to the gh, walkway covered and made of something safe (not sure what yet)

heating, cooling, fans, vents hooked up to run w/o daily manual attention

thick horse stall mats in the walkways and potting area

benches and sink area set up for 'not bending down too much'

stock tank raised rather than in the ground for maximum accessibility

I do have one question about humidity. I keep my tropicals out on my covered deck. We live in a low humidity, desert environment, and they thrive out there. If that is the case, would they thrive in a not-too-high-humidity greenhouse? I don't want to affect my health by having a high-humidity environment if I can help it.

thanks

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