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1930s garden

Last post 15-07-2009 4:23 PM by Arrem. 4 replies.

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  • 05/07/2009 05:29 PM
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    Hi, i hope someone can offer me some advice. I've moved into my 1930s house over 12 months ago, and am now ready to work of the garden. Its been overrun with weeds, bluebells and ivy, so i've been busy clearing out. There are  afew established roses, which i'm definately keeping. What i'd like to know is, what flowers, bulbs, shrubs etc are really typical/classical for a house of this period.  I'm guessing foxglove and lupin, plus the roses, but beyond that i'm stuck. Any ideas anyone?
  • 05/07/2009 05:54 PM
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    • MC_Emily
    • Lincs / Notts border
    • 20 Apr 2009
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    Hi

    Have a look here  www.periodproperty.co.uk  and sign up to the forum.  There are so many helpful people on there and they will, without doubt, be able to advise you so much your head will be spinning!!  Hope this helps.

     

     
  • 06/07/2009 12:47 AM
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    • 23 Jun 2009
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    Try this link. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/gqt/fsheets/10_11_02/fsheetsq7.shtml

    Chris
  • 15/07/2009 04:19 PM
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    I have a 1930's gardening book at home. I'll check it out but you'll probably find that it isn't much different from now. Just older and probably unobtainable varieties..
  • 15/07/2009 04:23 PM
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    • Arrem
    • West Midlands. UK
    • 12 Jul 2009
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     Hi Rick,

    As for flowers, I imagine you would find Golden Rod and Snapdragons.  Plus, as at that time they were heading up for WWll I think you'll find a lot more emphasis on the kitchen garden with old favourites like spuds, cabbage and rhubarb.

    There is no such thing as useless - you can always be a bad example.