close your eyes and imagine: the touch and feel of soft velvety rose petals; the smell of a carpet of bluebells on a bright, early spring day; the taste of your own freshly picked bright red tomatoes; sunflowers, heads all pointing the same direction as they reach for the hot sun; the sound of water trickling through stones and gleaming as it catches the bright sunlight.
The sensory experience of gardening stimulates children of all ages to care for and take pride in their environment. It also allows them to be creative in colour and design, as well as giving them plenty of exercise!
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