Frequently Asked Questions

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My grow light isn't turning on - what do I do?

Check out this video to troubleshoot your grow light.

I need help getting my residents engaged, what should I do?

My garden has bugs, what do I do?

Don’t fret! Pests in the garden are an opportunity for engagement. After all, pests are a part of gardening! See our pests mini activity, including a recipe for homemade pest spray.

My garden is dry.

Make sure your timer is set properly to receive 14 hours of light during the daytime & use your watering chart to get on a schedule.

My Timer Isn't Working.

It should control your lights to be on for 14 hours during the day. Check out this video for help.

What plants can I add to my Eldergrow garden?

Spider Plants, geraniums, & mint are great, non-toxic plants for the Eldergrow garden. For more info on non-toxic plants, ask your Eldergrow Program Manager at ee@eldergrow.org!

How do I keep my soil healthy?

Check out our garden resources page for tips to healthy soil. Click here to order new organic, non-toxic potting soil, fertilizer, and more!

How can I engage my Residents with higher acuity?

The sensory stimulation mini activity is great for higher acuity residents. Also, our DIY lesson plans provide ideas for adapting lessons to higher acuity and higher functioning residents.

Can I use any old bulbs in my light?

No! Our grow bulbs are special blend of light to encourages healthy plant growth. Click here to order new bulbs.

When do I get next month's lessons?

We will post the following month’s lesson by the 15th of the month so you can add your Eldergrow classes to your activity calendar. For example, July’s lessons will be posted by June 15.