THE HISTORY OF GARDENS
AND GARDENING

Rather like the buildings they accompany, gardens have a rich and complex history that once we start to look closely will reveal fascinating insights into the lives and philosophies of their creators.

Of course, gardens are much less likely however, to survive in their original state as that means a continuity of work which is unlikely. So learning about the history of gardens is a process of research and study and looking for clues.

“Garden” is an all encompassing term that covers almost every kind of man-managed landscape and enclosure that is not agricultural. It covers:

• Castle Gardens
• Cottage Gardens
• Hunting Parks
• Apothecaries Garden
• Kitchen Gardens
• Cloister Gardens
• Flower Gardens
• Paradise Gardens
• Domestic Gardens
• Herb Gardens
• Public Parks

-and many more!

If you are fascinated to learn more about a specific type of garden history, try exploring some of the titles in our catalogue.

A good place to start if it is particularly the British tradition that interests you is Jenny Uglow's great read, A Little History Of British Gardening. (Show illustration)

Also, try a visit to the Museum of Garden History in London where you can see fascinating displays plus their own knot garden. Visit the web site to find out more http://www.museumgardenhistory.org