This fascinating history of the Worshipful Company of Gardeners provides a rare glimpse into the world of London's horticultural elite. From its early days as a guild of medieval herb growers to its present-day role as a charitable organization supporting gardens and gardening education, the Company has played a significant role in the city's history. Drawing on a wealth of archival material, author Charles Welch brings to life the people and events that have made this organization such a vital part of London's cultural heritage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.