Bawnmore Sensory GardenEnda Gallery

Megan O’FlynnMalachy RonanCathal Rodgers

Colm Walsh

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Overall Strategy

Given the nature of the projects we have tailored our ideas to be able to work with other groups while also reaching our key goals

We have focused our ideas and planning on: Principally the raised beds on the

right side as per map Prayer tree in green area to rear of

plants The periphery of the raised bed area

Primary Considerations

The garden should be a comfortable space for users to enjoy

A wide range of senses are catered for

Enough variety to maintain interest

Various forms of user interaction

Safe and suitable for the intended users

To develop plans at a reasonable and realistic cost

Research

Visit to Bawnmore Measurements Wind Noise

Visit to the Royal Botanical Garden, Dublin Sensory Garden

Idea Generation and Research of those ideas

Bed 1 & 5– Getting centered

Zen Gardens Two Zen gardens will be

placed at either end of one of the small beds

Allows one to design their own patterns or shapes from the coloured gravel

Zen Gardens

Contained Zen Garden

Rock Gardens

Dry Landscape

Sand/Gravel represents the sea

Rocks/Stone represent Islands, mountains or people

Concentration

Meditation

Imagination

Bed 2 - Musical Healing

Mirimba We have sourced a ceramic mirimba

which we will set up on both long sides of one of the beds

Allows two people to interact musically

Cost - €0

Healing Flowers The areas to the left and right of the

mirimbas will display healing flowers such as: Rosemary (also used for cooking) St Johns Worth (treats anxiety and depression) Lavander (calming)

Bed 3 Drawing Bed

Chalk boards for drawing/writing

thoughts/prayers/wishes/doodles

Two slates placed on the middle of either side of the bed sloping upwards to the centre (rested on rock)

Scented herbs on either side

This will utilise one of the larger sized beds

Bed 4 (U shaped bed)Looking inside

Mirrored balls Mirrored balls of various sizes

will be placed around the bed Cost - €2-15

Chinese Rain Chain Water feature This will utilise the natural rain

fall for it’s own growth and provide a beautifully interesting feature

Cost - €50

Scented flowers and various objects with interesting textures to touch will be placed around these. Details later in the presentation

Rain Chains

Originated in Japan

Alternative to downspouts

Transports water to a drain or storage container

Can be a water feature in itself

Can also be used to collect water needed for other features

Rain Chains

Bed 4 cont… Taking in the light

Beautiful creeper plant for the lamp post

This Jasminum Polyanthum looked and smelled gorgeous and was attached to a pole.

Green fence material wrapped around it which the creeper could use to grow upwards.

It would get the lamp post out of sight and have the lights seem like they're being suspended in the air.

The lamp post seems out of place at the moment, particularly as its in a flower bed and this would allow it to blend more into the environment.

(Honeysuckle is another alternative)

Scented flowers for beds

Bench 1 and 2 – Phone cone

Phone Cone running behind benches (possibly underground)

Encourage user interaction

Border – Protecting the beauty

The wind and outside noise prevents the space from feeling safe and enjoyable

We propose to put a bamboo type border are the two most exposed sides to protect the area from the wind

This will help us create a safe haven for our sensory garden

23.4 meters worth

Prayer Flags in left row of beds

• Bön (predates Buddhism)

• Bless the surrounding countryside

• Used in healing ceremonies

• Balance/Harmony with the elements

• Blue – sky/space

• White – air/wind

• Red – fire

• Green – water

• Yellow - earth

The Garden Prayer Tree

Creates a central focal point

In keeping with the ethos

Willows were sacred to the celts

Used in Asprin

Audio created by wind in willows is soothing

Time Plan

Overall Plan

Ordering and Sourcing 8-10 days

Manual Labour and finishing 4-6 days

Breakdown

Zen Garden 2hrs x 2 = 4

Slate Bed 4hrs

Marimba Bed 4hrs

Mirror balls/rain chain 4hrs

Phone Cone 4hrs

Flags: 3hrs

Bamboo 4hrs

Prayer Tree 2hrs

Financial issues: Knowledge for all of us

The total cost of our plans will be in the region of (say) €250

Brothers Of Charity Services Limerick, Bawnmore is a registered charity and is recognised by the Revenue commissioners Charity no: 6920

Section 207, Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997 is the relevant legislation

Financial issues: Knowledge for all of us

If we secure a donation of >/= €250 from any individual paying tax at the marginal rate (41%) Allowable as a tax deduction at the

marginal rate of tax (41%)

Net cost to an individual is only

€147.50 This deduction is also available at the standard

rate (20%) to those who do not pay tax at the marginal rate – Net cost = €200

Financial issues: Knowledge for all of us

If we secure a donation of >/=

€250 from any business

Allowable as a tax deduction at the corporation tax rate

Net cost to the business is only

€218.75