Welcome to Wyrtig,
a resource for gardeners with a sense of history.

Here you will find information about:

• Early gardens - Roman, Continental, and British gardens, from 43 CE to 1400 CE

• Early plants - What archeology and early manuscripts can tell us about the plants grown in these early gardens

• Growing heirloom plants - How to select, start, pot on, plant out, and nurture historic, traditional, and heirloom plants in your garden

• Resources for gardeners - Print and online resources, as well as a detailed glossary specific to Wyrtig topics

• Contact us - How to email us with questions or comments

What's new...

Early gardens...
   Canterbury Cathedral,
       1165 CE

Heirloom plants

Resources...