Paradisi in sole paradisus terrestris, or, A garden of all sorts of pleasant flowers which our English ayre will permitt to be noursed vp a kitchen garden of all manner of herbes, rootes & fruites for meate or sauce vsed with vs, and, an orchard of all sorte of fruitbearing trees and shrubbes fit for our land, together with the right orderinge, planting & preseruing of them and their vses & vertues

Step into a seventeenth‑century garden manual that reads like a conversation with a learned apothecary. The author blends practical advice on planting herbs, roots, fruit, and ornamental flowers with a reverent view of gardening as a continuation of the biblical Paradise. Written in the lively, un‑standardized English of its time, the text offers a catalogue of the uses and virtues of each plant, from kitchen sauces to medicinal remedies. Readers will hear the rhythm of old‑world horticulture, complete with the occasional poetic digression and theological reflection.

Beyond the listings, the work presents a thoughtful approach to arranging a kitchen garden and an orchard that suits England’s climate. It guides listeners through the right order of sowing, pruning, and preserving, while celebrating the pleasure of a well‑tended plot. The language preserves the original spelling and punctuation, giving an authentic sense of the early modern mindset. It’s a charming blend of practical gardening wisdom and historical insight, perfect for anyone curious about the roots of today’s garden culture.