Tag Archives: Thomas Hill

Saints, Sinners, Sex and Strawberries…

Posted on 20/05/2017 by The Garden History Blog

Strawberries are quintessentially English. Or so you’d think. But actually they’re not. Although there are indigenous European strawberries the ones we eat are hybrids derived from a species from New England and another from Chile introduced surreptitiously into France in … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →