Coucou everyone!
Before we step out on our 2 month vacanza, would you like to take a stroll through the gardens with us? More specifically, some French and English gardens in the 17th and 18th centuries? How capital! We explore the fads of the French - geometric garden beds, perfectly manicured trees, and man's triumph over nature, as well as the more romantic preferences of the Brits - winding paths, secret nooks, and faux-historic buildings. Kate then shares the Palestinian history behind the British tea time delicacy - the Jaffa cake. Free Palestine <3
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Main topic sources:
French formal garden - Wikipedia
The french formal garden - Gaia Ferro Forgiato
HISTORY OF IDEAS - French & English Gardens
History of English Gardens - brief overview from Mike Bogatyrev
English landscape garden - Wikipedia
French Garden vs. English Garden: Which Is for You? | Airtasker US
Mini topic sources:
JP McMahon: Jaffa Cakes: An Oblique History
Jaffa Cakes- Definitely not biscuits
Kate's recommendation: Akub - Palestinian restaurant, London
Catherine's recommendation: Victoria Beckham contour stylus
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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker
Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre
Theme song by Lumehill
Thank you all - ciao!