History

History

Posts about the history of Garden Design to better understand the present. Why is there a surf break in the middle of the Englischer Garten in Munich, Germany?

Theodore Payne

If you have an interest in California Native Plants, you need to know about Theodore Payne.

French Renaissance Gardens

The cultural and artistic movement of the Renaissance spread throughout Europe after Italy. The gardening style is expanded on by the French.

Ancient Roman Gardens

With the advent of the Roman Empire, we see a shift in focus from the royal palace gardens of Ancient Greece and Persia to more modest residential homes.