Anglo Saxon Landscapes at the Time of the Norman Conquest

Anglo Saxon Landscapes at the Time of the Norman Conquest Anglo Saxon Landscapes Time Norman Conquest 497148163070.jpg

The Anglo-Saxon way of life was significantly changed by the introduction of the Normans in the later eleventh century. At the time of the conquest, the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons in building design and cultivation. But there was no time for home life, domesticated design, and adornment until the Normans had overcome the whole region. Monasteries and castles served separate purposes, so while monasteries were large stone structures constructed in only the most fruitful, wide dales, castles were set upon blustery knolls where the occupants focused on learning offensive and defensive tactics. Gardening, a peaceful occupation, was unfeasible in these unproductive fortifications. The early Anglo-Norman style of architecture is represented in Berkeley Castle, which is perhaps the most unscathed illustration we have. The keep is thought to date from the time of William the Conqueror. An enormous terrace encompasses the building, serving as an impediment to attackers trying to excavate under the castle walls. On 1 of these terraces sits a charming bowling green: it is coated in grass and flanked by an old yew hedge that is created into the shape of rough ramparts.

The Origins of Contemporary Outdoor Wall Fountains

The Origins of Contemporary Outdoor Wall Fountains Pope Nicholas V, himself a learned man, governed the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455 during which time he commissioned many translations of ancient classical Greek documents into Latin. In order to make Rome deserving of being the capital of the Christian world, the Pope decided to embellish the beauty of the city. Beginning in 1453, the ruined ancient Roman aqueduct known as the Aqua Vergine which had brought clean drinking water into the city from eight miles away, underwent repair at the bidding of the Pope. Origins Contemporary Outdoor Wall Fountains 2262289017929866466.jpg

Origins Contemporary Outdoor Wall Fountains 2262289017929866466.jpg

A mostra, a monumental dedicatory fountain constructed by ancient Romans to mark the point of entry of an aqueduct, was a custom which was restored by Nicholas V. At the behest of the Pope, architect Leon Battista Alberti undertook the construction of a wall fountain in the spot where we now find the Trevi Fountain. The Trevi Fountain as well as the well-known baroque fountains found in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona were eventually supplied with water from the altered aqueduct he had reconstructed.

Short Summary of Herb Gardening

Short Summary of Herb Gardening A lot of gardeners find that they are attracted to understanding more about herbal plants as they are painless to grow and excellent to use in cooking. Herbal plants are very painless to cultivate indoors or outdoors and offer near-instant gratification, they are used in marinades, sauces, soups and other great dishes. Herbs are very easy to maintain and often do not necessitate daily care, but even better you can relocate these plants inside your home with the pots to assure they are going to be able to pull through the winter weather that is liable to be cold and dangerous for all plants. There are a few benefits of having perennial herbs in your garden such as the fact that they do not need replanting at the conclusion of the year or typically die. Your flavor and texture preferences in cooking with herbs are key considerations in deciding which herbs to grow. Short Summary Herb Gardening 36782641138598.jpg

Short Summary Herb Gardening 36782641138598.jpg

It is important to plant herbs that you will use. If you love to cook Latin food, you will certainly use cilantro. If you like Italian food, you should decide to plant basil, oregano, and thyme. Where you put your herb garden will determine which herbs can grow there. It may be easier to plant right into the ground if you live in a place that has warmer winters and cooler summers. This is a fantastic way to spruce up your yard without having the problem of buying or creating planters. There is practically nothing you can do to get away from harsh weather conditions that might affect your plants. However, there is hope because planters can be moved indoors whenever there's bad weather outdoors so they are flexible and practical for your herbs.