EN Coxhead are proud to have donated african marigolds to the RHS Tatton Mid Cheshire Hospital Remember Me Garden.

The RHS Tatton Remember Me Garden was designed to aid conversation and understanding of the experiences of a person with dementia, from the initial onset to potential full-time care.

Bright planting included traditional summer annuals and flowering perennials such as calendula, nasturtiums, lupins and of course the vivid african marigolds supplied by EN Coxhead.

One corner of the garden was dominated by a hexagonal room which contained items such as sea shells and garden tools which should spark the memory of dementia patients.

All aspects of the garden were designed to help stimulate memory and conversation in people with dementia. Props, like old fashioned deck chairs, served as nostalgic reminders of previous experiences and memories.

The garden also highlighted the number of people with dementia and the need for support for them as well as the requirement for dementia-friendly environments in everyday activities.