The Enabling Garden in Altoona (the newest of the Polk County Master Gardener gardens) is a work in progress. Started in 2002, the garden is a cooperative effort between the Polk County Extension District Master Gardeners and the City of Altoona.

The Enabling Garden is located at the Prairie Heritage Trail Park. Map and directions by Yahoo maps.

The garden will demonstrate state-of-the-art designs for barrier-free gardening. 

• Through the use of design concepts such as raised beds and vertical wall gardens, visitors learn how gardens can be adapted to accommodate any gardener regardless of age or ability. 
• Signage throughout the garden explains details of the designs and construction methods used in making this a safe and comfortable environment for leisure activities, as well as horticulture therapy.
• The Enabling Garden will also feature a meditative water feature, a prairie garden, and many seasonal annuals and perennials blooming throughout the summer.
• A highlight of the garden will be the George Washington Carver Learning Center where classes will be held during summer months.  Be sure to check the ISU Extension Calendar or the ISUE Polk County Yard & Garden home page for class list.
• The garden will be able to be reserved for weddings or other outdoor functions.

2008 Class Schdule

A Season of Learning

in the

Enabling Gardening

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Located 0n Altoona's  Prairie Heritage Trail

near 1st Ave. So. and 8th Street (behind the HyVee),

the new Enabling Garden is a place where "Disabilities Become Abilities." 

The following  classes are offered free of charge. 

Please join us to share the joy of learning and growing in the garden. 

Seating is limited-feel free to bring your own chair.

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