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Each planting zone targets specific senses and every aspect of the planting has been included for sensory stimulation. There is a calming colour palette to encourage wildlife and provide a peaceful, tranquil natural haven to be enjoyed by Aspens' community. After the show it will be relocated to Aspens in Kent to be used by the charity's residents and visitors who are on the autism spectrum, with learning disabilities or who have complex needs. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-silver-gilt-medal/icon.webp) Silver Gilt Medal RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Camellia Taylor](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/camellia-taylor/profile_photo.webp) Camellia Taylor Designer The Garden Taylor ](https://gardensdb.com/people/camellia-taylor) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/22921569-3d59-448e-89cd-15b135f54f6c/conversions/image_1-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/37d9d8c9-6bc6-4be1-ba75-e5fe23973443/conversions/image_2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2a56c75c-d1b1-45a9-bd4e-9dcdb7c5dc3f/conversions/image_3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/2a092a44-fe04-4de2-a845-38c9f3eeacc5/conversions/image_4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/b0d3488c-55ec-49e0-861e-3787ee1628e8/conversions/mqdefault-gallery.webp) The Natural Affinity Garden for Aspens - Episode 1 ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![The Outdoor Room](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/the-outdoor-room/logo.png) The Outdoor Room ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/the-outdoor-room) ### Sponsors 2 - [ ![Aspens](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/charities/aspens/logo.webp) Aspens ](https://gardensdb.com/charities/aspens) - [ ![Project Giving Back](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/charities/project-giving-back/logo.webp) Project Giving Back ](https://gardensdb.com/charities/project-giving-back) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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