sensory garden

noun
UK /ˈsɛnsəri ˈɡɑːdən/
US /ˈsɛnsəri ˈɡɑːrdən/

A sensory garden is a special garden made to help you see, smell, touch, hear, and taste things.

The children loved exploring the sensory garden, where they touched soft moss and smelled sweet flowers.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A garden designed for therapy or education, often used with children or people with disabilities.

The school built a sensory garden to help students with special needs learn through touch and smell.

3. A landscape area in a park or hospital that stimulates the senses to promote calm and well-being.

Patients at the care home enjoy quiet afternoons in the sensory garden.

4. A garden featuring plants chosen for strong scents, sounds, and textures rather than just looks.

This sensory garden has wind chimes, lamb's ear, and lavender for a full sensory experience.