The Uraniborg Renaissance Garden

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The first reconstruction
In 1992, the north-east quarter of the garden was reconstructed under professor Sven-Ingvar Andersson. The plant material that was entered into the garden was decided based on the knowledge of the plants that were common in Danish castle and convent gardens at this time. This garden has therefore been called a "planted hypothesis". Since 1993, the Swedish Farming University in Alnarp, and Landskrona Department of Culture are carrying out a joint research project around the garden. The long-term goal is that plant material and planting patterns and shapes will become a close replica of the original garden as is possible. This work continues step by step. For each plant, we are attempting to confirm and document whether it appeared on Ven or in Denmark in the 1500's. We are also attempting to locate a documented 1500's origin – and preferably also a close source - for the samples of each species that are re-introduced into the site. This project is allowed to take time - slowness is almost a virtue in this case.

The Garden Expands
During spring 2003, another quarter of Tycho Brahe's Uraniborg garden was reconstructed, this time the south-east quarter. This part can also be seen as a built and planted "hypothesis", just like the other one, especially since it will express an intermediate area between the flat grass surfaces within the south and west facing walls, and the completely reconstructed quarter facing north. The herb garden will be surrounded by oak from Tycho's birthplace, Knutstorp. This is as probable as e.g. boxwood. The herb garden will show all garden plants that were introduced into Denmark/Scandinavia until 1597. We will also reproduce the plants that are still not available in sufficient numbers, and eventually plant these in the northern part. Some of the 1500's provenances will also be available for sale.

The garden contains a conservatory for the frost-sensitive plants that Tycho possibly had, such as laurel, Seville orange, figs etc. The entire garden part will have a laborative and experimental function, and is under constant development.