Accessible Gardening

SPACE 2 GROW  has  been developing edible landscapes and sensory gardens in raised beds at a number of residential care home locations throughout Oxfordshire. Raised beds offer opportunities for accessible gardening while offering a connection to garden activities where previously none existed. Outdoor spaces have been enriched and enlivened as a result and significantly more people engage with them now.

Developing Garden Spaces with SPACE 2 GROW

SPACE 2 GROW  has been working with Sobell House Hospice to develop the garden space. This summer the space is developing nicely into a vibrant outdoor area that attracts a wide range of visitors who dip in and out of activities there. Flowers and vegetables are regularly harvested and taken home by those attending the Hospice.

Social and therapeutic horticulture and palliative care

SPACE 2 GROW  has been delivering regular sessions of social and therapeutic horticulture to both Sobell House Hospice in Oxford and Katharine House Hospice in Adderbury. Both hospices offer specialist palliative care for those with life limiting illnesses where SPACE 2 GROW  has increased the breadth of creative therapies available. Therapeutic horticulture provides opportunities to sow, grow and nurture for the future reminding us of the cycles of life and reconnecting us with nature. Enhancing the interaction between outside and inside and making improvements to outdoor spaces has been key to this process.

BUSY CHRISTMAS SESSIONS IN 2011

A busy programme of seasonal sessions with a Christmas theme saw great craft and horticultural activity at over 10 residential homes/nursing homes/day centres and hospices in Oxfordshire. Over 50 people participated in a number of creative projects resulting in some amazing outcomes with a sprinkling of seasonal therapeutic horticulture.

BANBURY DAY CENTRE

A bespoke programme of seasonal horticulture and craft based activities has been greatly enjoyed by participants attending the Day Centre.

Introducing therapeutic horticulture to Katharine House Hospice

With great success, therapeutic horticulture sessions have been delivered to Katharine House Hospice. We harvested potatoes, tomatoes, onions, carrots, beans, herbs and flowers. We plan bigger and better next year.

SENSORY GARDEN OPENED AT GLEBE HOUSE: Easter 2011

Jennifer Cawood designed a sensory garden for residents at Glebe House Kidlington.  Elements of the sensory garden included: a water feature; reminiscence planting of traditional homely favourites; sensory planting for touch, smell, taste, sight and sound; seasonal planting and raised beds offering accessible gardening opportunities.