Tag Archives: Renaissance

The royal gardens of Amboise – past and present

Posted on 15/07/2023 by The Garden History Blog

I helped lead a Gardens Trust tour last autumn round gardens of the Loire Valley. Almost our last port of call was the great early Renaissance chateau of Amboise where a series of new gardens have been installed in recent … Continue reading →

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The Annunciation and its Gardens

Posted on 25/03/2023 by The Garden History Blog

Today, March 25th, is the feast of the Annunciation which, according to the Gospel of St Luke, marks the visit of the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary, during which he tells her she has been chosen to be the … Continue reading →

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Floriculture of the Toilet

Posted on 18/03/2023 by The Garden History Blog

What an extraordinary title for a blog post! I hope it didn’t make you think of plants that you might want to grow in the smallest room although I confess that was my first thought when I saw the title … Continue reading →