Several improvements have already been made to the much-loved garden, including repairs to the central sundial, cutting back hedges to open up views, replanting two flower beds near the entrance and adding seven new roses.
Sally Sanderson, chair of Friends of Horsham Park, said: “It was wonderful to welcome visitors into Park House Sensory Garden and show the improvements that have been made so far – though it is still work in progress and we’re all looking forward to seeing the rest of the project plans come to fruition.”
More improvements will be taking place later this year and into 2022, with a focus on keeping it inclusive of people with physical and mental disabilities, which was its aim when created 30 years ago.
Delivering the improvements to Park House Sensory Garden is being carried out by a ‘sense the change’ group led by the Friends of Horsham Park in partnership with Horsham District Council’s parks and countryside team.
The group includes professional gardener…
