HISTORY OF THE COTTAGE GARDEN

By Andrew Sankey

The development of the cottage garden from a medieval
hovel to the present day. Discover the history of plants,
their country names, sayings and old wives tales. Find
out about “pot luck” and whether carrots were orange
and which plants protected the cottage from the local
village witch.

The event will take place in the Bellamy Room, Fenscape at 1.00pm.

  Please call 01775 764800 for further details.