Plants were an essential part of medieval life. Most people lived in houses made of wood and thatch, which often burned down when they cooked their plant based food over wood fires, or huddling over the flames to keep warm.
Plants were used to look more attractive, to seduce a lover, as medicines, for clothing and even to expel demons!
Views: 102 | Enquiries: 0I am an ex- professional horticulturist/Head Gardener and college lecturer in horticulture and garden history, with an MA in Garden History.
My other interest is medieval history, especially daily life, music and pilgrimage.
I designed and set out the medieval gardens at the Prebendal Manor, Nassington, which was once the biggest fully authentic reproductiono f a medieval garden in Europe. Sadly much of the graden was later removed to make the site a wedding venue.
I have written three books, all published by White Owl Books/Pen and Sword. Death in the Garden, about poisonous plants. An Introduction to Medieval Gardens, Gardens in the Age ofChilvalry. Medieval Plants and their Uses.
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