The medieval garden
By: Sylvia Landsberg.
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: [Toronto]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 144
Subjects: Gardens, Medieval.; Jardins médiévaux.
Description: "The medieval garden offered pleasure, repose and refreshment to the senses as well as food and medicine. From detailed manuscript descriptions and illustrations Sylvia Landsberg builds up a picture of the various styles of garden and the plants used in medieval times, many of which are still available to the present-day gardener. She combines her historical knowledge with practical experience gained from creating medieval gardens at various sites in England, including Queen Eleanor's garden at Winchester and a physic garden for the fictional Brother Cadfael at Shrewsbury. Uniquely, the book offers practical advice on how to create typical medieval features in your own garden, such as a turf-covered brick bench, a rose- or vine-covered trellis or an authentic floral border."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 140-141) and index.