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Walled Kitchen Gardens (Shire Album)
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2805 in Books
- Published on: 2006-08-01
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 56 pages
Editorial Reviews
Synopsis
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.
Customer Reviews
Great value introduction to walled kitchen gardens
This is a great value book that sets out the history of walled kitchen gardens using plenty of old photographs to bring this fascinating subject to life. The book records the rise and the fall of the walled kitchen garden and concludes with a list of walled kitchen gardens that are maintained or are being restored.
