We're new and growing - Welcome!

At Wilderness Gardens, we strive to make our website and business a welcoming, inclusive space for everyone, whether you’re exploring the mystery of carnivorous plants or browsing our succulents and care guides. We are committed to ensuring that our content, tools, and overall experience meet or exceed accessibility standards. Everyone is welcome here, and we'll do our best to make sure you have the very best experience possible.

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Our Commitment to Accessibility

• We believe that the beauty and wonder of plants should be accessible to all. To honor that belief, we:

  • Design and develop our site using semantic HTML, ARIA landmarks, and proper heading structures.

  • Provide meaningful text alternatives (alt text) for all images, including product photos and illustrative graphics.

  • Ensure sufficient color contrast for text, interactive elements, and information conveyed by color alone.

  • Enable full keyboard navigation across menus, forms, and interactive modules.

  • Structure content in logical reading order so screen readers can convey information accurately.

 

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Standards and Guidelines

Wilderness Gardens aims to conform to the following guidelines:

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA

• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (where applicable)

• User Agent Accessibility Guidelines (UAAG) Best Practices

 

We continuously reference these standards when adding new features, updating our blog, or refreshing product listings.

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Ongoing Accessibility Measures

To maintain and improve accessibility, we:

• Conduct monthly automated scans using recognized accessibility testing tools.

• Perform quarterly manual audits, including keyboard-only and screen reader testing.

• Train our content creators on writing clear, concise text and crafting descriptive links.

• Review third-party integrations (e.g., payment gateways) for compliance before launch.

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Known Limitations

While we strive for perfection, we're still growing and learning:

• Some legacy blog graphics may lack the most descriptive alt text.

• Embedded video tutorials may not yet include captions or transcripts.

• PDF downloads (care guides) may not fully comply with PDF/UA standards.

 

We are actively remediating these items and expect resolution in upcoming site updates.

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Feedback and Contact

Your experiences help us grow, and we want your feedback! If you encounter any accessibility barrier or have suggestions, please reach out:

 

Email: info@wildernessgardens.com

We aim to respond within 2 business days and work with you to resolve any issues.

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Technical Specifications

Our website is built using:

• HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript frameworks

• ARIA roles and properties to enhance semantic meaning

• Responsive design techniques for mobile and desktop usability

• Regular updates to our content management system for security and accessibility patches

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Thank you for visiting our humble little site. We’re rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a chance to connect with nature’s wonders. If you want to learn more about the inner-workings of the Wilderness Gardens journey, stay tuned to our blog for upcoming articles!​