Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English (American)
Other Forms FormsPlants, Planters, Planted Plantzes
Meaning & History
Deriving from England. "Men known as a Planter was an English term for people who were "planted" abroad in order to promote a political, religious cause or for colonization purposes." "European deriving definition of Plants-Those who tended to the gardens and grew fruit and vegetables during the eleventh century." The Tender of Plants or agriculturists as we now call them, were very important in medieval times.
The medieval garden played a hugely important role in the life of people from 11th-15th century Europe. Whether rich or poor, noble or peasant, the cultivation of food was extremely important to everyone. Herbs, vegetables, fruit, flowers and cereals were the essence of medieval life
The medieval garden played a hugely important role in the life of people from 11th-15th century Europe. Whether rich or poor, noble or peasant, the cultivation of food was extremely important to everyone. Herbs, vegetables, fruit, flowers and cereals were the essence of medieval life