In early medieval Italy, urban gardens emerged as vital components of city life, reflecting a transformation in social structures and economic priorities influenced by Christianity.
Food-producing gardens not only addressed economic needs but also became centers for cultural and political expression, illustrating the interplay between agriculture and power in urban settings.
The transition from late Roman to early medieval attitudes toward gardens reveals how society’s valuation of vegetables and flowers evolved, particularly under the influence of regional economies.
Christianity's impact on perceptions of gardens was profound, reshaping the cultural significance of flora and altering the way medieval Italians interacted with urban agriculture.
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