The Medieval Garden

Simple, useful and created on limited space

In Medieval times,gardens were cultivated almost exclusively in monasteries and castles. They were used to grow herbs, but also a place for social gatherings of court society trying to escape the small confined and uncomfortable rooms of the castles during the summer season. Some crusaders had aquired a certain level of cosmopolitan education. They had brought back the knowledge to develop a more decent courtly lifestyle, which was reflected in the role of the gardens as areas of joy and amusements. In these pleasances, people took a refreshing bath in the fountain, played games, enjoyed their meals, or simply enjoyed life. The basic elements of the gardens were fairly modest, and the beds were framed by pieces of wood.