Sensory Garden at Eden Hall

What is a Sensory Garden?

Sensory gardens incorporate plants and trees you might expect in any garden, but with the specific intention of heightening a sensory experience. Plants are chosen for their tactile properties and aromas, the 声音s they make in the wind, as well as their visual appeal. “Hardscape” elements like seating, 通路, 水的特性, and signage are also incorporated to enhance sensory experiences and provide added comfort and interest.

视线

Visual stimulation enhances cognitive and physical development across all ages. We have provided an array of colors throughout the garden by incorporating the following:

• Plants and flowers—salvia, gaura, 秋麒麟草属植物, 海伦的花, 蓝色的半边莲, tickseed向日葵, and hummingbird mint
• Leaves—change colors in the fall
• Lights—solar powered lights come on at dusk
• Wind spinner—the structure and colors are unique

声音

Background noise is hard to tune out and can be overwhelming, 旨在提高, and overbearing in certain situations. The sensory garden allows one to take a step back and focus on naturally occurring 声音s like:

• 水幕墙
• 鸟儿鸣叫
• Wind and wind spinner
• Insects flying around

触摸

Texture comes with everything we do, whether we are outside, in our home, at work, or even in a car. Our garden gives many opportunities to take some time and really appreciate our surroundings. 花点时间:

• Feel the fuzziness of the lamb’s ear and sage
• Notice the course rough texture of the mulch
• Feel the smoothness of the chair, table, and swing
• Become aware of the rough rigid feeling of the tickseed向日葵

气味

Sense of 气味 is extremely stimulating and found to be closely linked to memory and emotions. In our garden, we have made an effort to provide a nice variety of 气味s:

• Lavender—he 气味 of freshly washed clothes drying outside. This 气味 promotes a fresh and calm environment, even aiding in the reduction of stress and anxiety.
• Hummingbird Mint—the 气味 of a fresh new car. This 气味 gives rise to the feeling of a clean rejuvenating outlook on life.
• Thyme—the 气味 of spice. This 气味 evokes sharp alertness and a warming aroma.

运动

运动 is essential in everyday life to increase blood and oxygen flow in our bodies. 在花园里, the following are included to help target specific areas among all age groups to live a healthy life:

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• Open area to walk, run, dance, etc.