General Gardening

Re: 1930s garden

Arrem — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:23:42 GMT

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.

Re: 1930s garden

MicktheCactus — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:19:21 GMT

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..

Re: 1930s garden

hydropiper — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:47:59 GMT

Try this link. http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/gqt/fsheets/10_11_02/fsheetsq7.shtml

Re: 1930s garden

MC_Emily — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:54:05 GMT

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.

1930s garden

ricksutcliffe — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:29:41 GMT

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?