Garden of Arundel

England is famous for its garden culture. The English garden was created in the 18th century in contrast to the French garden, which is very structured with symmetrical ways and central points. Hence, it is a metaphor for the French absolutism of its time, with the Sun king being in the center of power, all possible ways departing from him. The English system was more nuanced and unclear; there are more secret passageways in the Gardens, an aura of mystery and uncertainty sometimes, and the structures are not so transparent and open to exploration. But of course, the English garden, like its French cousin, is everything but natural; it is thoroughly human-made. One example is the Garden of Arundel on the grounds of the castle, which has the same name in Southern England. The temperate weather in this part of the UK allows for beautiful gardens with surprising diversity, consisting of local flowers and more exotic ones.