Coucou everyone!

Before we step out on our 2 month vacanza, would you like to take a stroll through the gardens with us? More specifically, some French and English gardens in the 17th and 18th centuries? How capital! We explore the fads of the French - geometric garden beds, perfectly manicured trees, and man's triumph over nature, as well as the more romantic preferences of the Brits - winding paths, secret nooks, and faux-historic buildings. Kate then shares the Palestinian history behind the British tea time delicacy - the Jaffa cake. Free Palestine <3

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Main topic sources:

French formal garden - Wikipedia 

The french formal garden - Gaia Ferro Forgiato

French Garden (The) | EHNE

HISTORY OF IDEAS - French & English Gardens

History of English Gardens - brief overview from Mike Bogatyrev

English landscape garden - Wikipedia

French Garden vs. English Garden: Which Is for You? | Airtasker US

Before the Garden Gnome, the Ornamental Hermit: A Real Person Paid to Dress like a Druid - Atlas Obscura

Mini topic sources:

JP McMahon: Jaffa Cakes: An Oblique History

Jaffa Cakes- Definitely not biscuits

Kate's recommendation: Akub - Palestinian restaurant, London

Catherine's recommendation: Victoria Beckham contour stylus

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Cover art and logo by Kate Walker

Mixed and edited by Catherine Roehre

Theme song by Lumehill

Thank you all - ciao!