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… when we focus on our senses and experience our environment directly by tasting, touching, hearing, smelling, seeing, rather than indirectly by thinking about the environment, we are giving our thinking mind a break, providing a welcome opportunity for relaxation. We therefore propose a sensory garden or relaxation area (the latter is likely to sound more appealing to a wider group of people) with … strawberries, for example, these berries do not need to be watered everyday and they are low budget. Berry bushes are an easily feasible option to appeal to the sense of taste of possible visitors. In the open section of the survey, some participants mentioned to miss fruit trees or bushes from which they are allowed to harvest including raspberries, mulberries and gooseberries. … by local residents. Using mainly local and natural materials would not only be the most sustainable option, but would also cost a very low price. The wind chimes could be created in workshops, taking place in the community garden area. Wind chimes are a very feasible way of improving the possibility to relax as well as strengthening the feeling of community when people would …