Harmood School

Harmood is a special education school located in the heart of Camden. While green spaces are limited, we are committed to making the most of them, creating a vibrant and welcoming environment. Planters feature spring bulbs and pollinator-friendly plants. We have also added a gorgeous sensory garden in 2025.

Latest Update

May '25 Update: The Sensory Garden is Blooming

Most recently, we’ve turned a small patio, once enclosed by bamboo, into a sensory garden. After cutting the bamboo back in January, we ran a joyful planting session together with some students to bring the space to life.

This new garden features a wooden bench with raised planters, a gentle water feature, and climbers beginning to grow up the surrounding walls. Lavender, pollinator-friendly plants, dogwood, and Verbena bonariensis bring colour, scent, and texture to the space, making it feel alive in every season.

Tucked away from the main playground, it’s already being used as a quiet retreat for students and teachers to unwind, connect with nature, and enjoy one-to-one time outdoors.

Rewilding strategies

Spring bulbs

2023

Summer and autumn flowering perennials

2024

Climbers

2024

Herbs and pollinator-friendly perennials

2025

Planting session

A successful planting session with two of Harmood’s students. A lovely afternoon in the sun, creating the sensory garden.
Senses in Bloom

The garden invites quiet exploration: soft leaves, gentle scents, and layers of green offering a moment of calm connection with nature.
A Hidden Oasis

Tucked away behind the main playground, this small patio has been transformed into a sensory-rich retreat, alive with pollinator-friendly plants, herbs, and the gentle sound of water.
Planters

Our succession planters, designed to support pollinators throughout the seasons and bring vibrant life to Harmood School.
Snowdrops

Snowdrops planted in the green, chosen for their early spring bloom to brighten the space and support early pollinators. We’re excited for next year!
End of season

End-of-season blooms, offering a glimpse into which plants have thrived and established themselves in the space. Some planters are trickier than others depending on sunlight.
Pruning

Trimming back the bush to open up space and let in more light, giving room for a wider variety of plants to thrive and flourish.
A Place to Pause

Whether used for one-to-one time, reflection, or simply a breather, the bench offers comfort and calm in the heart of the sensory garden.