Roman Gardens

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Yate Lecture Series*

Date: Tue. 10 Mar, 2015 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

Pliny the Elder wrote that there was a certain sanctity to a garden... In this talk I explore the legacy of the Romans in our gardens, how they created peaceful spaces in the midst of their homes, how they used their plants for food, drink, decoration, medicine and dyes. We look at
the primary sources, mosaics, frescos, pollen and seeds. What did they bringwith them and what has survived 2000 years on? Booking essential.

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