(AGENPARL) – Thu 19 June 2025 More hidden gems from the exhibition
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Unearthed: The Power of Gardening
Open until 10 August 2025
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“An ode to nature” The i
“Miracle-Gro for the mind” The Observer
Our major exhibition continues charting the transformative power of gardening through rare books, historical tools, photography, film and art. From the people who have fought for the right and space to garden to the stories of the plants we use for food, medicine, and wellbeing, explore how gardening has shaped our world.
Discover a few more of the extraordinary items on display in the exhibition below.
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More must-see items
Anglo-Saxon Herbal Knowledge
This is the only illustrated collection of herbal remedies that survives from Anglo-Saxon England. On this page, chamomile is prescribed for sore eyes and ‘harts clover’ for bruises, adder bites and gout.
Gardening for Ladies
Science-fiction author, feminist, botanical artist and gardener Jane Loudon wrote and illustrated this pioneering gardening manual in 1840, encouraging women new to gardening to be more hands-on in their gardens.
Meanwhile Gardens
‘Meanwhile gardens’ transform empty land into gardens before development. The idea began in 1976 when artist Jamie McCullough turned a neglected Paddington plot into a community garden. The original garden still exists, and the term gained popularity, as seen in this 1981 poster.
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For the Love of Plants and Gardens: Adam Frost and Poppy Okotcha
Thursday 10 July, 19.00
Garden designer and Gardeners’ World presenter Adam Frost and ecological grower, forager, and author Poppy Okotcha explore how growing and gardening shape us. Adam and Poppy are in conversation with Sally Flatman, host of the podcast Our Plant Stories.
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Unearth your inner gardener
Discover the British Library shop’s unique selection of garden-inspired gifts and accessories, lovingly curated for the Unearthed exhibition.
Perfect for budding beginners and fully bloomed garden gurus, our collection includes everything from backpacks and garden shed baubles to party decorations and even potato Jellycats.
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See it for free with membership
Become a Member and visit all our exhibitions including Unearthed for free, as many times as you like! Plus, you can bring a friend along at no extra cost, enjoy our Members’ Room and get 20% off in the shop.
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From our Friends
Cecil Beaton’s Garden Party at the Garden Museum
Best known for his iconic fashion photography, Cecil Beaton had a bouquet of creative talents. From royal portraits to costumes and set design in theatre and ballet, this new exhibition at the Garden Museum reveals how gardens and flowers shaped Beaton’s artistic vision.
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