Gardens for Children

James’ first official “children’s garden” was commissioned by a church preschool director who desired a natural play space for the little ones in her care, where rocks and trees replaced plastic and metal as the structural elements. Since then, he has had the privilege of designing many garden spaces with children in mind. Now that we are grandparents, we are delighted to see the creativity with which grandchildren and friends alike enjoy the garden spaces James has incorporated around our home.

Shared by Betty Hanselman

Gardener’s wife (& advocate of “natural” playgrounds)

Natural elements–sand, gravel, rocks, trees and grass–provide delightful sensory stimuli for little explorers in a church pre-school courtyard and in a private rural garden, Lancaster County, PA.