Raised Bed Collection

"Unearthing the Secrets of Raised Bed Gardening: From Ancient Irrigation to Modern Marvels" In the 1500s

Raised Bed Collection: Garden irrigation in the 1500s

Garden irrigation in the 1500s
Garden water pumped through beds via intersecting channels, formal bed design of 1571. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Raised Bed Collection: Raised garden beds in a community garden containing strawberries, Chioggia beets

Raised garden beds in a community garden containing strawberries, Chioggia beets, lettuce and pole beans. (PR)

Raised Bed Collection: SMM2 p. 17 Storm, from Theatre des Vices et Vertus, by Jan van der Noot (c

SMM2 p. 17 Storm, from Theatre des Vices et Vertus, by Jan van der Noot (c
GUL174531 SMM2 p.17 Storm, from Theatre des Vices et Vertus, by Jan van der Noot (c.1539-95) (vellum) by French School, (16th century); 13x13 cm; Glasgow University Library

Raised Bed Collection: Pharmaceutical garden, 15th century

Pharmaceutical garden, 15th century. Scene showing the collection of medicinal plants in a medieval garden. Illustration from Livre des simples medecines

Raised Bed Collection: Formal garden of the late Middle Ages

Formal garden of the late Middle Ages
Spring work in a European formal garden with raised beds, about 1590. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration

Green manure. Gardener mixing a fodder radish (Raphanus sativus) crop into a vegetable bed. Green manure is a plant crop that is grown in a vegetable bed prior to the cultivation of food crops

Herb garden. Photographed at Holehird Garden, Windermere, Cumbria, UK

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"Unearthing the Secrets of Raised Bed Gardening: From Ancient Irrigation to Modern Marvels" In the 1500s, garden irrigation techniques were revolutionized with the introduction of raised beds. These elevated gardens allowed for efficient water distribution and improved plant growth, as seen in Jan van der Noot's captivating illustration from Theatre des Vices et Vertus. Fast forward to present times, and raised garden beds have become a staple in community gardens worldwide. Picture a vibrant plot filled with luscious strawberries and Chioggia beets, thriving together in harmony. Traveling to Issaquah, Washington State, USA, we witness the versatility gardening. A squash plant adorned with delicate blossoms catches our eye while everbearing strawberries flourish alongside copper slug repellant tape-lined beds. Rows upon rows of Dutch Blue Scotch-filled raised bed gardens greet us next. The sight is mesmerizing as these carefully constructed plots showcase an array of plants like red ace beets and lettuce growing under protective covers. Venturing further into Nevis Botanical Garden in St. Kitts and Nevis' Leeward Islands reveals yet another facet of this horticultural wonderland – green manure. This sustainable practice involves planting specific crops that enrich the soil when plowed back into it after their growth cycle ends. From ancient pharmaceutical gardens to formal landscapes during the late Middle Ages, raised bed gardening has stood the test of time. Its ability to maximize space utilization while providing optimal growing conditions continues to captivate gardeners around the world. So whether you're exploring historical agricultural practices or marveling at modern-day innovations like those found in Issaquah's bountiful garden oasis or Nevis' botanical haven – one thing remains certain: Raised bed gardening is a timeless art that nurtures both plants and passion for nature's wonders.