What Medieval French Gardens Can Teach Us

On By Stefan Drew
The Medieval French Garden Was Exclusively “Utilitarian,” Serving Food-Related & Monastic Functions. They Normally Comprised Three Distinct Garden Areas, Were Often Rectangular And Enclosed With Walls. The French Medieval Garden, can teach us about UK gardening, and had three areas, as follows:- Le jardin des simples (herbularius) Essentially, this was the medicinal garden situated near the infirmary, apothecary, bloodletting house, or cloister.… More Leave a comment

Growing Winter Vegetables For Spring A Harvest In The UK

On By Stefan Drew
Growing Overwintered Vegetables For A Spring Harvest Is An Established Way To Extend The Gardening Season. In The UK, There Are Several Winter Vegetables That Can Be Sown In Late Summer Or Early Autumn For A Spring Harvest. Here’s a list of winter vegetables that can be grown for a spring harvest: Garlic Plant cloves in autumn, and they’ll establish roots before winter, producing bulbs in early summer.… More Leave a comment