Roman Gardening

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  1. Phil A

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    Tried to run this one a few years back but for some reason I don't remember it go de-railed from the start :th scifD36:

    A planter Roman Stylee

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    Roman Sweet Peas, so they did grow plants for decoration as well as food :)

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    And a Roman potting shed, although I reckon the Willow basket is a new one :snork:

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      The design of plant pots hasn't changed much, has it? :)
       
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        Probably more for scent than decoration Zigs, I wonder if they grew them cordon or not..:yahoo:

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        Good point Steve :)

        I would imagine the Romans grew everything in order :biggrin:
         
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        Quite possibly for food. I grow Lathyrus sativus azureus the seed of which are still sold as food in some parts of Italy.................
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