This beautifully designed space will bring to life the five key elements that define every Greenfingers garden: Play, Learn, Remember, Care, and Grow. The garden, designed by Pip Probert, draws inspiration from her recent visit to Claire House Children’s Hospice in The Wirral, where Pip, alongside the Greenfingers team met with hospice staff and explored an existing Greenfingers space.
An immersive space designed for all
Spanning 15.5m x 15.5m, The Greenfingers Charity Anniversary Garden, will be a multi-sensory, inclusive space designed to engage children of all abilities while offering places to play, relax, reflect, and connect with nature.
PLAY: The garden will feature interactive sensory elements, including a sensory pergola with coloured ribbons, a slinky wall, musical instruments, texture panels, a Lego panel, and a blackboard. Children can explore a peephole plank pathway, a tall steppingstone route leading to a raised deck, and fun seating options such as bean bags and a hammock. A slide will add an extra element of excitement and adventure.
CARE: Quiet spaces like the ‘Cosy Corner’ will offer a safe, supportive environment where children, families, and hospice staff can take time out to reflect, talk, or simply be together.
GROW: The raised planters at the front of the garden will allow children to experience the joy of growing their own food, with herbs, fruits, and vegetables forming part of an interactive planting scheme. The space will also feature a living herb wall to encourage hands-on engagement.
LEARN: Learning will be woven into every aspect of the garden, from sensory play to hands-on gardening activities. A dedicated kitchen area, positioned under the pergola, will allow children to take part in outdoor food preparation and cooking experiences.
REMEMBER: Throughout the garden, special details will provide opportunities for reflection and remembrance. A handprint-paved path, personalised hand-shaped decorations on the ivy hedge, and quiet corners will offer moments of connection and tribute to lost loved ones.
