The Walled Garden at Harewood

The Walled Garden is at the far side of the Lake, opposite the Bird Garden and about 20 minutes walk from the Courtyard.

It is the oldest garden at Harewood and was already under construction when building at Harewood House began in 1759. Its purpose was to provide the kitchens there with the finest fresh fruit and vegetables.

Horticultural skills of the very highest standard were nurtured there; new and exotic plants and food crops were introduced and specially designed buildings made to grow them in. It was extensively refurbished in the 1930s, with modern glasshouses replacing most of the old hothouses.

Today the Walled Garden is still a working kitchen garden growing a wide variety of both heritage and modern varieties of fruit and vegetables.

Visit http://www.harewood.org/grounds/gardens/walled-garden for recipes, blogs, photos and to read more

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[nancyl2]

This is a magnificent. I had Read a Historical Novel; Charleston S.C in the 1800's how war, earthquake; storms described so unbelievably, sad. The walled gardens + the streets out of yesteryear restored. I AM amazed at the Beauty. I have not traveled extensively but THESE pics have stolen my heart. I wept when things were shot down; What a waste War was. I am so sorry humanity had to face such sorrow. Thanks for Restoring. The author Alexandra Ripley wrote a Novel about this magnificent area.

[katanzy]

i love Helens posh accent in this. :)