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In partnership with the London Festival of Architecture, the Fleet Street Quarter has launched a brand new herbal garden created by Wayward Plants at Holborn Circus in the City of London on 1st June which will be in situ until the end of August • The garden, inspired by English Herbalist and author John Gerard, celebrates his horticultural ties to the area whilst paying tribute to the local printing history • Featuring scented, medicinal, herbal and floral plant installations, outdoor art classes, a series of public talks and more!

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On Thursday 1 June, the Fleet Street Quarter launched The Herbalists Press, a garden by Fleet Street Quarter in Holborn Circus. Created by Wayward Plants in partnership with London Festival of Architecture, the brand new urban installation is inspired by English Herbalist and author John Gerard. The herbalist garden celebrates his horticultural ties to the area whilst paying tribute to the rich printing history that makes Fleet Street one of the most famous roads in London city.

The design takes inspiration from the 15th and 16th century printing presses that found their home throughout Fleet Street, Holborn and the Old Bailey. Each installation is placed within frames that resemble the machinery and mechanics of the original printing presses and they are bedded with the herbal, floral and medicinal plants found in John Gerards original Herball Generall Historie of Plante. John Gerard was an influential 17th Century English herbalist and is best known for authoring and printing the UKs first Herbal in 1597 in Fleet Street Quarter.

The Herbalists Press, a garden by Fleet Street Quarter, will be in situ until the end of August. Hedge and flower performers will be on site to help welcome people to the area and will be giving away free herb and wildflower seeds so that visitors can take the beauty of English horticulture home with them. The Fleet Street Quarter will also host a series of supporting outdoor art workshops and talks within St Andrews Church throughout June and July the full programme of activity can be found on: www.fleetstreetquarter.co.uk

Commenting on The Herbalists Press, a garden by Fleet Street Quarter, Lucy French, CEO of Fleet Street Quarter said, As we continue to mark King Charles III Coronation year, we are proud to celebrate the Kings love of the natural world by bringing a haven of tranquility and history to the Fleet Street Quarter for the London festival of Architecture. Inspired by local 16th century Herbalist, John Gerard, our Herbalist Plant Press reflects the beauty of his planting and our printing history. We cant wait to welcome visitors throughout the summer and to provide a tranquil escape for people to relax and learn, away from the bustling City streets.

To find out more about The Herbalists Press, a garden by Fleet Street Quarter, visit www.fleetstreetquarter.co.uk and follow @fleetstquarter on Instagram

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