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Canvas Print : Golden Soil: French methods of Market Gardening for England

Golden Soil: French methods of Market Gardening for England



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Golden Soil: French methods of Market Gardening for England

Golden Soil: French methods of Market Gardening for England, showing scenes from the Market Garden at Thatcham, Berkshire. Date: 1908

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Media ID 23090050

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

Berkshire Carrot Carrots Cloches Cultivating Gardening Growing Lettuce Methods Planting Soil Vegetables Thatcham


30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print

Bring the rich history of market gardening to your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Golden Soil: French methods of Market Gardening for England," is a rare find from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dating back to 1908, this rights-managed photograph showcases the Market Garden at Thatcham, Berkshire, capturing the essence of French gardening techniques adopted in England. The golden soil and lush greenery come alive in vibrant detail on the canvas, making it a stunning addition to any room. Elevate your interior decor with this beautiful piece of agricultural history.

Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.

Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang

Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


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Golden Soil: A Glimpse into the French Methods of Market Gardening at Thatcham, Berkshire, England (1908) This photograph print offers a rare glimpse into the innovative French methods of market gardening that were adopted and implemented at the Market Garden in Thatcham, Berkshire, England, during the early 20th century. The image showcases the meticulous and labor-intensive process of cultivating vegetables using French techniques, which were believed to yield superior results. In the foreground, a gardener carefully tends to rows of lettuce, expertly thinning out the young plants to ensure they grow strong and healthy. The rich, golden soil, which is the foundation of successful market gardening, is on full display, nurturing the tender vegetation. Further along the row, cloches protect young carrot seedlings from the elements, ensuring they have the optimal growing conditions. The use of cloches was a common French practice, which allowed for an earlier harvest and increased yield. The French influence on English market gardening was significant, as the techniques focused on intensive cultivation, crop rotation, and the use of manure and compost to maintain the fertility of the soil. This approach contrasted with the traditional English method of open-field farming, which relied on natural rainfall and minimal intervention. The Market Garden at Thatcham became a symbol of the successful integration of French methods into English horticulture, paving the way for the country's burgeoning vegetable industry. This photograph serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of these practices, which continue to influence modern market gardening techniques today.

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