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Broadfield Court is mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086, and vegetables have been grown there from the start. The walled garden was built around 1823, and has been providing good food for the houses occupants ever since. Marion Williams is an estate gardener at Broadfield Court, trained in the traditional ways, and now, in this fascinating book, passing on her knowledge gained over a lifetime of working with the seasons and the weather to produce wholesome food there. Packed with historical deatail, many photographs, gardening tips, and recipes, the book is a glimpse into the world of a country estate and the role of the garden and gardener in the life of the family and those who visit.