Tag Archives: Thomas Hill

Treillage

Posted on 09/04/2016 by The Garden History Blog

Treillage is just a posh [and French] word for trellis! Its one of the oldest forms of garden structure and in medieval and Tudor times was often called ‘carpentry work’. Although the idea of trelliswork sounds simple and rustic, in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Francis Bacon, Mediaeval, Melbourne, nassington, pergola, sylvia landsberg, Thomas Hill, trellis, winchester | 2 Comments

The straightness of cucumbers…

Posted on 06/02/2016 by The Garden History Blog

Here’s a picture starter to get you in the right mood for this week’s post. Any guesses as what it might be? Answer at the end. Did you know we had a cucumber industry in Britain? or that we’ve had … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Henry Lyte, John Claudius Loudon, John Gerard, John Parkinson, nurserymen, Pliny, Stephen Blake, Thomas Hill, vegetables, Vilmorin | 3 Comments

The Buzzing of the Bees….

Posted on 14/03/2015 by The Garden History Blog

Bees and their homes have always had a special place in our gardens [even if we don’t have coolibah trees or remember Burl Ives!] Most of us would think instantly of their honey, their pollination of crops, and the sight … Continue reading →

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The first English books on gardening…

Posted on 03/01/2015 by The Garden History Blog

Happy New Year – after the frivolity of the festive season it’s time to get back to some serious stuff – but don’t panic the gardening vicars will return to lighten the tone again next week! The English pride themselves … Continue reading →