Gardens for the blind

While attending Horticultural college back in '77, I had some exposure to building and designing a garden for the blind.

Since then, I have often thought back to those days and wanted to build a similar project.

Close your eyes for a moment and let your mind "feel" the experiences...

What do you hear?....Birds singing, wind in the leaves rustling, wind in the pine needles whispering, water babbling and splashing, your feet on the ground, Bees buzzing.
What do you feel?.....Textures of different plants, are you walking on grass or stone? You pass by the end of a hedge and an extra puff of wind gently pushes against your face.
What do you smell?...There are many flowers with their own distinct perfume. Imagine brushing against a lavender bush or picking a leaf from a Lemon Geranium and hold it close to your face.
And taste?....Picking fruit that is in season and losing yourself in its freshness.
What do you see?...I truly hope that when you leave the garden, that you leave with a new vision.

If you have any advise or comments, please, drop me a line, I'd love to discuss issues, answer questions and share my horticultural experience.

Phone. (705) 790-1578