The earliest English gardens that
we know of were planted by the Roman conquerors of Britain in the 1st century
AD. It was not until the Middle Ages that gardens once more became important in
British life. As castles gave way to fortified manor houses in the later
medieval period, the garden became a simple green space surrounded by hedges or
fences. Games such as bowls or tennis took place on the lawn. Gardening has
always been a matter of personal taste, and often the outstanding works of
previous generations are torn down to make way for the style of the next. For
that reason it is hard to find unaltered examples of historical gardens in
England. Yet, throughout Britain there are gardens great and small, formal and
informal, private and public, that illustrate the British passion for creating
green, growing spaces of their own. All are different, and all, like their
owners and creators, have a distinct personality. So, whether or not you’re a
gardening pro or kill everything you touch, be sure to stop and smell the
English roses while you’re there. I’d love to help you plan your trip to London
so pick up the phone and call me or shoot me an email!
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