Children's Garden
This garden beckons to children to come and explore, to touch and enjoy a special place designed just for them. Following the alphabet around the area is one way children are helped to focus on various aspects of
the garden. There's a bean tent where children can enter
and feel special. In another section the cockle shells and bluebells bring nursery rhymes to mind.Sunflowers in various sizes and types are awesome. In Season, the fragrance of the sweet peas and the aroma of the peanut butter plant are only a few of the smells we can experience here.
Steppingstones lead us to a tiny fairy house, and on the way the strawberry plants give delight when the berries are ripe. Several interesting creatures are hiding in the various beds (look for the succulent turtle.)
A thyme bench made from hypertufa allows children to sit, touch and smell. A hebe plant houses a tiny chair just right for a child to sit and hide away.
The vegetable beds change with the seasons. Children can help weed, taste lettuce, broccoli and peas and learn about the different aspects of these plants. On the way out there's a crib planted seasonally and tubs hold various types of soils.
Grandparents can come with the little ones in the family to enjoy the garden together. It's also available to teachers to book tours during the school year. Hands-on activities can be planned for school groups, and are based on the class curriculum.
The Children's Garden is located just down the steps from the rotunda. Adults can relax and watch the children explore a garden designed especially for them.