SC - What's happening?

[LrdRas at aol.com]

In a message dated 2/4/98 3:34:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, dkpirolo at cts.com
writes:

<< Specifically I would like to find out
 what plants were grown together for mutual benefit of the plants, >>

Unfortunately , I have no sources or pictures that people in the MA, used
"companion" planting which is part of what you're describing. However, there
are many pictures in various works that show raised beds and espallier. For a
good example of espallier , visit the Cloisters in New York City where they
have espallier examples growing in the Monestery garden. Since I am currently
envolved in replanning my herb beds, I will be looking closely at any pictures
of Medieval gardens that I can find.

So far as Native American gardening techniques are concerned , it is those
techniques, such as row planting, hills, etc. that were a direct influence on
modern farming techniques for mass planting. Medieval persons depended upon
scattering and trampling the seed into the ground for field crops such as
wheat, barley, rye, etc.

Kitchen and castle gardens are depicted as well planned systems of raised beds
using full advantage of the sun, etc. and including structures such as shade
houses, sheds, etc. in their formation.

If anyone has any information that links companion planting techniques or
French Intensive techniques to the Middle Ages, I would be more than a little
interested in that knowledge. Thanks in advance.

Ras
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