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No veranda or garden was complete without its patio furniture, lawn settee, or bench. These seating arrangements would be attractive and comfortable, adding to the coziness of an "indoor living-room" to the charms of the outdoor garden. |
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| The outdoor garden became widely popular due in part to new technologies, more diverse plant stock, the rise of the middle class and with it the invention of suburban living. But the number one reason the garden became popular was the increase in the amount of leisure time the middle class could devote to it. |
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Herbs can be a beautiful addition to your garden. Not only are they attractive, they lend a lovely fragrance to your yard. And of course they're useful, both for adding flavor to your cooking and for their therapeutic benefits. There are so many different kinds of herbs to choose from. |
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"Set for a King: 200 Years of Gardening at the Royal Pavilion" tells the story of the Royal Pavilion Gardens from its beginnings as a tiny lawn, to a fashionable royal garden of over seven acres. |
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The simple kitchen garden evolved from the need people had to feed themselves. There were two types of wall garden - the wall vegetable garden and the wall flower garden. The growth of the walled garden coincided with a number of economic developments after 1800. The wealthy home owner could personally finance men to gather any unusual and exotic plant they wished for the outdoor garden. |
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| The garden party was almost deemed a necessity up the Hudson River and all along the coast of Long Island during the summer months. The owner of a fine summer place was expected to allow those who must stay in the city at least one sniff of his roses and newly mown grass. |
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During the 19th c., many magnificent English garden were located within traveling distance from the center of London; because the outdoor garden was accessible by steamboat, omnibus or steam railroad, their role as a public attraction grew. The gardens were undulated with carriage drives around and through the grounds; with broad graveled walks in various directions. |
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Tucked away in the North Devon countryside is a restored 19th c. wall garden open to the public. |
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Gardening hats and gloves from Harper's Bazaar in 1872.
Garden design from an 1860s architectural book. |
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Original angelic memorial sculptures which feature angels, whimsical fairies, Victorian style women, mother and child themes, and goddesses. |
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We spend a lot of time and energy in decorating our houses and making them a home. Do the same for your backyard with landscaping and you will add another room to your house.
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Remodeling a Victorian house or Craftsman style
cottage? Need inspiration for a restoration
project? Use Google Maps Street View for inspiration for your next home improvement project. |
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