Articles related to "Roman Garden"

Archaeological remains and ancient sources help us to identify the way roman gardens were designed and what types of plants and flowers were most common in them.

The garden of Octavius Quartio is unusual for a Roman townhouse. Covering a large area, it displays many of the features usually found in the gardens of country villas.

Named after one of its mosaic walls, this house is one of the best preserved in Herculaneum. Its unusual feature is a garden room that replaces the peristyle.

Modern methods are now available to help recreate historic gardens. Whether the garden is from Ancient Rome or post Civil War, we have tools to help us rebuild them.

Gardens in England have been around for centuries. The Romans probably made the first formal gardens in England, but later elaborate gardens were made and still evolve.

Herb gardens in Ancient Rome would have been filled with culinary herbs. Here's what to plant in your Roman herb garden.

Roman dinners were social occasions, where family and friends could meet to eat, network and be entertained.

Built in Mediterranean style with fashionable Roman gardens, mosaics and frescos, Fishbourne as a Roman palace for a Romano British ruler

European scented gardens have evolved from simple monastery designs and Italian Renaissance gardens to the scented gardens of today.

One of the most elaborate houses in Herculaneum, the House of the Stags was designed to make the most of its sea views

Once the home of Poppaea, wife of the Emperor Nero, this villa was the perfect elite holiday home, complete with bath house, gardens, guest suite and swimming pool.

Tourists come from all over the world to visit this historic gem. Chester was established by the Romans and has a wealth of history for visitors to explore.

Hollyhock flowers are favorites for traditional cottage gardens; however, the term 'hollyhock' is often used to describe both the Alcea and Althaea botanical species.

The Roman calendrical year was divided into months that form the basis of the western calendar today. Their days and weeks were somewhat different.

Visit Villa Lante to experience an Italian Renaissance Garden at its best. Fountains, classical architecture and stunning views epitomise this garden.