This Garden is made for Aspire, The Asperger Syndrome Association of Ireland. The concept of the garden is the difficult relationship between individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome and the world around them. People with Asperger’s syndrome can feel lonely and they want to be part of society but they have to protect themselves against a world which can be overwhelming at times.
The seat in the garden, ressembling a chestnut, is protecting and isolating the visitor. The metal framework that forms the boundary represents the overstimulation of the outside world. The centre of the garden is a peaceful and an inviting retreat.
Colette is French but has lived in Co Meath for the last 30 years. She is married and has three children.She was born and lived and studied in Paris until she came to Ireland . Colette was always interested in gardens and rural settings. She first graduated from IHEDREA(Paris) in 1984, after studying for four years Farm Economics and Rural Laws.This knowledge has been useful when helping on her husband’s farm in Co Meath. She has a Diploma in European Law from UCD Dublin. Colette is presently finishing her Higher National Diploma in Garden Design in Senior College Dun Laoghaire.
Source: Bloom – The Aspire Garden | Small Gardens | Bloom 2013
