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Walled Garden Project |
For all enquiries Call 01582
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Ongoing research is piecing together the garden's history with a view to restoring the glass houses and re-creating the historical planting of the period just before the First World War. The central Mackenzie & Moncur conservatory will be filled with the varieties of orchids and malmaison carnations synonymous of that time. These were grown for Sir Julius and Lady Wernher and used in displays in the mansion at Luton Hoo and in the drawing rooms of their London home on Piccadilly. Historical varieties of apples, pears and peaches will be grown under authentic conditions, showcasing the craftsmanship of old-fashioned gardening. As many of the old skills are now lost and the traditional ways of working mostly abandoned, the restored garden will provide a living example of early 20th century working practices and fruit growing. The restoration project is currently at the research stage and is predominantly volunteer-led by the Harpenden group of NADFAS members. To find out more about the restoration project or to consult the archive on the garden, contact Oonagh Kennedy at paul@paulandoonagh.demon.co.uk < Previous Page |
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