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Treillage

Posted on 26/09/2026 by The Garden History Blog

Treillage is just a posh [and French] word for trellis! It’s one of the oldest forms of garden structure used for fencing, tunnels and arbours, and in medieval and Tudor times was often called ‘carpentry work’. Although the idea of … Continue reading →

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Peter Smithers: Plantsman, Politician & Floral Pornographer

Posted on 15/07/2017 by The Garden History Blog

Sir Peter Smithers [1913-2006] was an intelligence officer, a Tory politician, diplomat and above all a great gardener. “I regard gardening and planting as the other half of life, a counterpoint to the rough and tumble of politics,” he wrote. During his … Continue reading →