| Some child-safe, easy to grow plants: |
Sunflowers, Helianthus
annuus; |
a bright, bold-looking flower that
can grow up to 30cm (1ft) in height in a week! |
| Pot marigold, Calendula; |
bright orange daisies that are
easy to grow from seed. |
| Chameleon plant, Houttuynia
cordata; |
amazing three-toned foliage that
smells of lemon. |
| Swiss chard 'Bright Lights'
Beta vulgaris L. subsp. cicla; |
the brightly-coloured stems and
foliage of this unusual vegetable are as tasty
as they are beautiful.
|
| Coral Bells, Heuchera 'Chocolate
Ruffles'; |
purple leaves with chocolate-coloured
undersides and pretty, pale pink flowers. |
| Wild strawberry, Fragaria
vesca; |
children will love hunting for
the small, sweet, delicious fruit. |
| Chocolate cosmos, Cosmos
atrosanguineus; |
beautiful deep red flowers that
give off a chocolate/vanilla scent - bound to
be a hit with the children. |
|
 For
a sensory garden, try these plant selections and ask
your child to describe what they see, hear, feel,
taste....
Sight – Crocosmia, Paeonia,
Rudbeckia, Tricyrtis, Miscanthus, Zebrinus
Taste – Melissa officionalis,
Thymus citrodorus, Origanum, Allium, Mentha
Touch – Echinops ritro, Stachys
lanata, Sempervivum
Sound – Bergenia cordifolia,
Calamagrostis acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’
Scent – Lavandula angustifolia,
lilium orientale, Nepeta faasenii, Lathryus odoratus |
 A
healing garden can be designed in a number of different
ways. Studies have shown a link between a person’s
physical environment and their ability to manage pain
and heal. Utilizing this harmonious balance between
body and mind, gardens can be designed to stimulate
one's visual, auditory and olfactory senses through
the choice of plants, sound and color.
Install mandalas and meditation paths to rest the
mind, and cool shade-loving plants to rest the eyes.
Plant herbs in sunny locations to be harvested for
teas and poultices. Use plants that attract hummingbirds
and butterflies to your healing space, to uplift the
heaviest of hearts.
No matter what kind of garden you decide to plan,
make sure you research what plants are appropriate
for certain light locations, and enjoy your creation. |
For additional ideas
contact us about our Planting Design Services and
our Design |
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