Gardens Evolving thru Time: Early 18C Gardens & Grounds by John Harris I (fl 1686-1740)

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Early 18C Gardens & Grounds by John Harris I (fl 1686-1740)

John Harris I (fl 1686-1740) James Lightbody (fl 1695-1705) South-West Prospect of his Grace ye Duke of Marlborough's House in St. James's Park Britannia Illustrata 1716

John Harris I (fl 1686-1740) Thomas Badeslade (fl 1712-1754) The Grange and Laybourn Castle the Seats of William Saxby Esq. (Also posted under Thomas Badeslade.)

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Initially mankind tries to gain some control over his constantly changing & often threatening natural surroundings by creating physical spaces to meet his basic needs for shelter, food, safety, & family. Across the Earth, prehistoric man's discovery that some plants harm & others heal was the origin searching for & eventually growing life-sustaining food & early medicines, as well as creating ancient myths about people & plants. A garden became a planned space set aside for the practical cultivation of edible & medicinal plants, and/or for the artistic display, & enjoyment of decorative plants. As centuries passed, many of the "well-to-do" transformed the gardens near their personal living spaces into art hoping to project a desired image of themselves to others - their wealth, power, refinement, & beliefs.