With Spring not so far away Sharon has had an idea for a Garden of All The Senses that would give blind and other disabled people an opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of the garden.
“Before I went blind and then had my stroke I was a very keen gardener and loved bringing things on from little iddy-biddy things to fully-fledged plants, especially herbs.
“My idea for a Garden of All the Senses is so that those people who cannot garden themselves because of their disabilities can come to the garden and enjoy smelling strongly perfumed herbs and flowers and seeing bright patches of colour even if they are blind or have low vision. I think it would be a perfect opportunity for immense pleasure in people who have difficulty with more traditional gardens.
“I think it will probably be temporary during the summer months and feature mainly potted plants that can be moved. I would like people to lend plants for display that they think might be suitable and, of course, they can have them back afterwards.”
Sharon knows that other sensory gardens have been established around the country but hasn't heard of any near her home in Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway. She would like to hear from anyone with ideas and suggestions.
She has put the idea to a group and it is currently being considered by various people.
“I think it would be lovely to have it in the public garden in the middle of Wigtown,” she said. “There is plenty of parking, it is all on the level and ideal for the disabled,” said Sharon.
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