Sensory Garden
Posted: November 12th, 2013, 6:38 am
ASA
Just sharing with members that I have tasked my self to create two new gardens. 1st one is a sensory garden in one of our privately owned sites. 2nd one is an easily maintained garden/seating space at the front entrance of our mosque (this one is going to be relatively straightforward) Islamic design principles will be used in this. Both are in the UK
The first one will be used as a communal garden by adults residents in the main building . They will have Autism Spectrum disorders, as well as physical and mental health disabilities of varying degrees. It will involve restructuring an existing garden currently directly maintained by myself for many years. There will have to be improved wheelchair/visually impaired access, removing obstacles, poisonous or harmful plants, plants with sharp thorns etc , as well as excessive sound and smell to minimise visual and sensory overload. Seating, structural planting and outdoor calming places will also be very important.
There is currently a gated secret garden within the plot where previously chickens were kept, Im unsure if the animal facility should be retained or removed. Personally I feel it may be beneficial but I don't know for sure yet as its early days.
it is a totally fresh design concept for me, I know there is information online but If any of our members have experience of either the end users or the garden environment for these users It would be great to receive some input and practical advice.
Regards
Ifzaal
Just sharing with members that I have tasked my self to create two new gardens. 1st one is a sensory garden in one of our privately owned sites. 2nd one is an easily maintained garden/seating space at the front entrance of our mosque (this one is going to be relatively straightforward) Islamic design principles will be used in this. Both are in the UK
The first one will be used as a communal garden by adults residents in the main building . They will have Autism Spectrum disorders, as well as physical and mental health disabilities of varying degrees. It will involve restructuring an existing garden currently directly maintained by myself for many years. There will have to be improved wheelchair/visually impaired access, removing obstacles, poisonous or harmful plants, plants with sharp thorns etc , as well as excessive sound and smell to minimise visual and sensory overload. Seating, structural planting and outdoor calming places will also be very important.
There is currently a gated secret garden within the plot where previously chickens were kept, Im unsure if the animal facility should be retained or removed. Personally I feel it may be beneficial but I don't know for sure yet as its early days.
it is a totally fresh design concept for me, I know there is information online but If any of our members have experience of either the end users or the garden environment for these users It would be great to receive some input and practical advice.
Regards
Ifzaal