Amidst the senses...

Local Primary School, Walthamstow

In this local primary school, parents and teachers have worked hard to transform a very tired and unused atrium space into a tranquil sensory garden.

There are three planters, all made from salvaged wood, positioned around the edge of the space, one in the sun, one in shade and one in partial sun.

In the sunniest planter, we have planted ‘drought tolerant’ plants, which will survive in the heat and require little watering. The foliage on these plants tends to be smaller and lighter in colour to reflect the heat. 

In the shady corner we have planted shade tolerant plants such as ferns and epimediums. The foliage on these plants tends to be a darker green and leaves are bigger to absorb as much light as possible.

The third planter is for the children to use, they are currently growing tomatoes and courgettes.

The sensory garden is a place for everyone in the school. Somewhere peaceful and somewhere to learn more about the wonders of nature and the plants that we can grow and nurture.