Philip’s Garden Blog

18. March 2008

The Bower

Filed under: Hortus Ludi (Garden of Play) — admin @ 21:01

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A concept dating from before the 12th century, the bower( from old English bur) was a delightful feature of the Medieval Hortus conclusus or enclosed garden. Often a shelter made of tree branches and twining vines, the bower was a way to immerse onself in nature, away from prying eyes and temporal distractions.


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http://www.cityofwinchester.co.uk/parks/eleanor/eleanor.html

Willow elements needed to create your own bower can be purchased here: http://www.thewillowfarm.com/willow_landscape_achitecture.htm
Or construct your own personal Bower with bamboo poles and a summer climbing annual such as pole beans or a gourd vine!

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2 Comments »

  1. .. wow i would like to be married in this kind of setting. it’s so beautiful..

    Comment by dee — 13. November 2008 @ 04:15

  2. That would be so romantic, Dee!
    Thank you for your comment!
    Best regards,
    Philip

    Comment by admin — 13. November 2008 @ 20:13

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