S2 Ep1755: Sensed, Not Seen: Accessible Sensory Garden Experience

S2 Ep1755: Sensed, Not Seen: Accessible Sensory Garden Experience

From RNIB Connect by RNIB Connect Radio

May 22, 2026 · 14 min · Season 2 · Episode 1755

About this episode

Rebecca Williams discusses her multisensory garden design inspired by her father's vision loss.

Rebecca Williams is an amateur gardener from Essex, who created a beautiful multisensory garden design which will be featured at the upcoming Gardener’s World Live in Birmingham this June. Sensed, Not Seen was inspired by Rebecca's father David, who started losing his sight in his 20s due to diabetic retinopathy. She spoke with RNIB Connect Radio's Paulina Kuchorew. You can follow Rebecca on her Instagram @itsbeckysgarden Image shows a colourful drawn sketch of Rebecca's garden design. A square space with a mix of colourful flowers in purples, yellows, and blues as you enter the space. It continues along the edges before coming into a lovely green canopy of rustling trees at the end. At the centre a wooden barrel with bright purple and yellow flowers planted inside. You can walk around it in a circle with ample space to enjoy the garden. A tile in shades of grey, white and black lines the walkway.

People in this episode

Host: Paulina Kuchorew

Guest: Rebecca Williams

Topics covered

  • accessible gardening
  • sensory garden
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • amateur gardening
  • personal stories

Keywords

  • sensory garden
  • accessible design
  • gardening
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • Rebecca Williams

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Essex, Birmingham

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