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Skip to contentThere are many reasons to create a garden that stimulates the senses. It could be to activate long-lost memories in the case of a dementia patient. Or it could calm the individual who suffers from anxiety or depression by providing a soothing environment.Whether it is visual, tactile, or auditory stimulation that is required for the individuals involved, sensory gardens can be created that will be of maximum benefit to the group or individual in need.For this reason, Sensory gardens for both adults and children, are used universally by Horticultural Therapists specializing in many different areas of mental &amp; physical health that are able to benefit from this type of sensory stimulation.The content or creation of a sensory garden depends on a number of factors. Basically however. What is included in this type of garden is based on what you are trying to achieve, in order to better the lives of those using the garden.The list below gives some ideas as to what you may wish to include in your sensory garden…It is important to think about the visitors to your sensory garden. Just how mobile are they? Perhaps there are mobility vehicles or wheelchairs involved.It could be that you will need to consider a sturdy handrail alongside the path, as well as regular and frequent sitting areas for them to rest.Make sure that the path has no built-in hazards such as uneven slabs, loose gravel, or obstacles that could trip up the walker or jamb the wheels of the mobility scooter.This could include all of the above, but it would be mostly within a Raised Bed structure.Raised beds are ideal, especially for the elderly or wheelchair-bound individuals. They allow the user direct access to the plants, without having to leave their chair.For those who walk with the aid of a stick or walker, then it is also ideal as they can reach the plants without having to try and bend down to them.Anyone who is keen on gardening will love the idea or the chance to ‘get their hands dirty’ without all the hassle and pain involved with a traditional garden structure.More on Gardening for the elderly can be found in our article here…Conclusion:I may well be biased admittedly…but I believe that a sensory garden is an excellent concept, either on an individual or corporate basis, indeed professional studies have shown this to be the case.Without doubt, gardening transports most of us to a calm place. A place where we can connect to nature, get our hands in the soil, and shake off the trials of this hectic life.How much more so for individuals who are – either by birth, nature or hard circumstances – struggling to make sense of life, and in need of some place where they can find peace and tranquility, even if only for a short time.TweetCreating your own Raised Garden Bed&nbsp; is something that I would definitely recommend if you have not already done so. As I believe the advantages of growing vegetables in particular in a raised...Continue ReadingThere are many vegetables that suddenly grow upwards and burst into flower or goes to seed. This is called ‘Bolting’ and it is generally something that the vegetable gardener wants to avoid...Continue ReadingHi, I'm James Paris and welcome to my blog! An Amazon best selling author of numerous books in the No-Dig vegetable gardening niche, I am particularly interested in the No-Dig gardening methods that Urban or City dwellers can use to grow their own food - even when space is limited.Please check out my Amazon Author Page... https://amazon.com/author/jamesparisSome of the links on this site are affiliate links. This means that when you click our links and make purchases we may recieve a comission. This has no cost implication to the purchaser.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Skip to contentThere are many reasons to create a garden that stimulates the senses. It could be to activate long-lost memories in the case of a dementia patient. Or it could calm the individual who suffers from anxiety or depression by providing a soothing environment.Whether it is visual, tactile, or auditory stimulation that is required for the individuals involved, sensory gardens can be created that will be of maximum benefit to the group or individual in need.For this reason, Sensory gardens for both adults and children, are used universally by Horticultural Therapists specializing in...

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