Garden for the Senses

 

In order to have our garden complete, we use the necessary elements. Balance is the key, balancing color, texture, depth, restfulness and stimuli.
What makes a garden enjoyable? What is it that gives the wow-effect?  Usually people are not consciously aware of how much their senses perceive the garden, it just all fits and is whole.

Myrtle Glen does not have separate rooms for the senses, rather all elements mingle with each other throughout every corner of the Garden. Wind chimes, sun catchers, statues, benches, a stone walk winding between the flower beds, herbs, flowers and foliage plants invite you to listen, see, rest, sniff and feel.

 

 

 

Touch

Gingers (velvety leaves  and waxy flowers)
Flowering grasses
Sandpaper vine
Dombeya (huge, soft leaves)
Comfortable benches
Cool stone walk way
Mosses
 

Taste

Fruits (citrus, bananas)
Veggies (tomatoes, peppers)
Herbs (peppery nasturtiums, refreshing mint)