Medieval Gardens: A Naturalists in the Garden Presentation

Step into the past with us — through plants, stories, and the roots of medieval garden traditions.

Join us for an immersive roaming presentation with naturalist and historian Paul Stieff as we explore the fascinating world of British Medieval gardens.

You’ll learn about:
🌿 Kitchen, herb, and ornamental gardens of the Middle Ages
🌿 How herbs like rosemary and thyme were used for cooking, medicine, and meaning
🌿 The plants and symbolism found in Shakespeare’s works

This journey through time blends history, nature, and culture — all set in the peaceful beauty of Rotary Botanical Gardens.

Tuesday, July 8
🕙 Time: 10–11AM
📍 Rotary Botanical Gardens, 1455 Palmer Dr., Janesville
🎟 Included with garden admission (no RSVP needed)

Come learn, wander, and connect with the past — one plant at a time.

You may also like the following events from Rotary Botanical Gardens:

• This Friday, 20th June, 05:00 pm, Step Into Nature: Evening Walking Club in Janesville
• Next Monday, 23rd June, 09:00 am, Step into Nature: Morning Walking Club in Janesville
• Next Wednesday, 25th June, 01:00 pm, StoryWalk® Mortimer's First Garden in Janesville