New sensory garden opens at the Old Boat Park in Sidmouth
Flowers and plants to attract birds, bees and insects at the new sensory garden - Credit: Contributed
New sensory garden opens after two years of work
Local TV gardener Anne Swithinbank officially opened the sensory garden - Credit: Contributed
Sidmouth has a new haven for quiet relaxation, meditation and reflection, following the creation of a sensory garden in the Old Boat Park at the end of the Ham by Sidmouth In Bloom.
It was designed by Lynette Talbot to feature plants that could thrive in the windy, salty conditions, and to attract birds, bees and other insects.
Volunteers removed overgrown shrubs, pampas grasses and other plants, and replaced the weed-infested topsoil with new soil and grit, before planting the new garden. It was officially opened by east Devon’s TV gardener Anne Swithinbank on Saturday, June 2.
The garden has plenty of seats, and QR codes on signs to identify the different plants. The team also plan to install bird and bat boxes.
Visitors enjoying Sidmouth's new sensory garden - Credit: Contributed
You may also want to watch:
The preparation of the site was managed by Peter Endersby, and Sidmouth In Bloom would also like to thank the team of volunteers, along with EDDC Streetscene for their help and advice.
Visitors enjoying Sidmouth's new sensory garden - Credit: Contributed
Most Read
- 1 Stuart Hughes retains Sidmouth county council seat
- 2 Jess Bailey secures a seat at Devon County Council
- 3 Reid family follow in the footsteps of Sir Captain Tom
- 4 Tributes paid to GP who dedicated 36 years to Sid Valley patients
- 5 12 countries announced on travel green list from May 17
- 6 Run for donkeys in the world’s biggest marathon
- 7 Initial details revealed for this year's week-long Folk Festival
- 8 Sidmouth candidates looking for your vote at the County Council elections
- 9 Three Barbaras and a dog move in at Lockyer Lodge
- 10 Otter Valley candidates get ready for County Council elections
