Innovative gardens and spaces for children.





At EarlySpace we are passionate about connecting children to nature. We know, and research has confirmed, that playing outdoors in natural spaces enhances creativity, helps children to get along with peers, and stay healthy. Outdoor spaces landscaped with natural elements are appealing to children and to adults.

Article on children's gardens from Northern Virginia Magazine, Feb'07.


A work in progress, these playhouses are made of cob - a mixture of clay, sand, and straw - and are connected by a buried tube phone.


A tiny hill offers lots of play value, and the adjacent shed/tunnel is constructed of straw bales and topped with a living roof.


Plexiglass windows in a recycled plastic timber garden bed allow children to view underground nature.


With berry-producing native plants and feeders behind, a bird blind gives children a close-up view of wildlife.


Once outside, meandering paths for skipping, running, and triking connect to a variety of play areas. Woodland fairy gardens, teepees and playhouses support imaginations.


Generous sand and water play areas inspire experimentation and active sensory play.


Fragrant herbs and edibles encourage play with plants.


Efficient, organized outdoor storage helps to keep everything that children and adults need at their fingertips.

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