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A glorious volume devoted to the flowers and gardens of medieval times, enhanced with historical detail, medicinal and herbal lore, gardening wisdom, and 140 exquisite color photographs.
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It was in medieval gardens that the healing arts, poetry, spirituality, a sense of order in the cosmos, and an appreciation of beauty took root and were cultivated. Flowers had significance almost incomprehensible to the modern–day gardener. Precious as jewels, painted and praised, they played a part in every courtly ritual and village romance. From peony to poppy, columbine to lily and iris, Medieval Flowers celebrates the species that grew then and still grow today. Master photographer Clay Perry reveals their stunning beauty in 140 color images, as Miranda Innes explores the rituals and festivals in which flowers played a major role. She also details the medicinal, cosmetic, and herbal uses of each plant, surveys the designs of physic, kitchen, and pleasure gardens, and introduces us to medieval gardens that can still be visited today. Complete with an illustrated directory that provides cultivation details for each flower, this is a book that will be coveted by all gardeners.
About the Author
Miranda Innes studied graphic design at the Central School of Art and Design and read English at Girton College, Cambridge. She has been the garden editor at Country Living magazine for the last ten years. She is the author of 14 books. Clay Perry's work has appeared in many publications including The Sunday Times, Country Living and Homes & Gardens. He was a pupil of Ifor Thomas, a pioneer teacher of photography as a fine art. His work features in many critically acclaimed books, including English Country Gardens. Traditional English Gardens. Old English Villages and The Glory of the English Garden. His book, David Austen's English Roses, was named Garden Book of the Year. His most recent book for Kyle Cathie is Clay Perry's Fantastic Flowers.
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