Wednesday, September 04, 2013

Sensory Garden


I remember when they first opened The Sensory Garden at the Memphis Botanic Gardens. It was intended to provide a pleasant garden experience for those with sensory impairments.

There is a water feature:


and garden beds at a height where those in wheelchairs can easily touch the plants:


There are a couple of sculptures. Here's one of them:


It's a delightful garden within a garden.

2 comments:

  1. I will add this to my places to visit when I'm next in Memphis.

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    1. the botanic gardens is well worth a visit. and right across the street is the dixon gallery and gardens, which is also a treat :) not that i'm prejudiced or anything ;)

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