Walled kitchen gardens were found in the grounds of most large country houses in Britain and Ireland. They were designed to provide a continual supply of fruit, flowers and vegetables. With the aide of heated glasshouses, there would be out-of-season delicacies such as strawberries for Christmas, exotic tropical fruits, figs and grapes. The remains of these gardens can still be seen, some converted to other uses, some simply abandoned; a few have been restored to their previous productiveness. This book examines the history of these old kitchen gardens in the light of what might be seen there today.
About the AuthorSusan Campbell is a writer and illustrator. She has researched the history of kitchen gardening for many years, visiting over three hundred gardens. Her investigations have resulted in the publications of 'A Calendar of Gardeners' Lore'; Cottesbrooke, an English Kitchen Garden'; and 'Charleston Kedding, a History of Kitchen Gardening'.
Book InformationISBN 9780747806578
Author Susan CampbellFormat Paperback
Page Count 56
Imprint Shire PublicationsPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 130g