Grow forgotten food from Britain’s past

Discover rare edible plants, explore historic garden eras, and see what people used to grow in Ancient, Medieval, Tudor, Georgian, and Victorian gardens.

The Forgotten Garden is about rediscovering rare edible plants that once had a place in everyday life. We want to help people explore what used to be grown, why it mattered, and how some of these forgotten crops can still earn a place in our gardens today.

Whether you’re interested in history, self-sufficiency, or simply growing something a bit different, this is a place to reconnect with Britain’s edible past.