Gardens through Time

Garden. What comes to mind when you read that word? Is it a sense of peace and tranquility that is emitted from a garden’s nurturing atmosphere? Or is it a rush of self accomplishment and feeling of self-reliance that one feels from the personal productivity of creating one? Gardens have been around for centuries, and, whatever passions that the word evokes on a personal level, on a historic level the purposes surrounding gardens are vast. The primary focus of a garden is to be productive on some level. Yet, simultaneously, gardens should be visually appealing as well.

Ancient Egyptians planted fruit and vegetable gardens as a sign of wealth and prosperity. They would use the produce that they grew in their sacrificial processions and ceremonial festivals.

In medieval times, gardens were used as a primary food source. They also served medicinal purposes as well. Monks played a huge role in discovering newer, better varieties of seeds and worked to find different planting and nurturing methods as well. This experimentation continued through the years and still continues to this day.

All of our early presidents placed a great emphasis on the importance of gardening and they worked to introduce the concept of self-sufficiency. First Lady Michelle Obama continues with this tradition. Join the trend today! Benner's Gardens is here to help:)