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Ashington Manor Farm (Yeovil)

After a two-night stay at The Swan Hotel in Wells , we departed for Exeter. Along the way, our first stop was Ashington Manor Farm, the home of the husband and wife garden designers Julian and Isabel Bannerman.  Roses are a specialty of the Bannerman's, but sadly, we were too early to see any. That disappointment was curtailed by touring their magnificent farmhouse, which we were invited to roam around at leisure. And Julian Bannerman, who did most all the talking, was a very entertaining man.  Gathering at the front door - We actually entered at the side of the house, right off the patio, which led to this room, where the Bannerman's greeted us. The massive table was filled with books they had written as well as magazine articles about their gardens. As we were listening to Julian's speech, I happened to notice Isabel Bannerman's book "Husbandry" on the table and immediately recognized it as a book I have at home but have not gotten to yet. At the time, I ha...
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Finding an Old Postcard in a Gardening Book


I was browsing through an old book called "Azaleas and Camellias" by H. Harold Hume, copyright 1938, and out popped an old postcard. 

It appears that it was not mailed so perhaps it arrived in a separate envelope. 

The card is addressed to be "Mrs. C.G. Davidson" of Kosse, Texas although I'm not quite sure as it looks like there is an "S" in front of "Koss". In looking on Google Maps, I see a "Koss, Texas" located between Houston and Dallas. I do not find a "Klosse" Texas.

The note reads:

"Dear Ms. Carrie, I rec'd your letter and was sure glad to hear from you. I thought I'd get to come last week but couldn't. If I can get a buggy and we are all well, I'll come to see you next Saturday May 26. I have 10 chickens, 2 hens setting. My gardens not much good, beans look very well, worms eating up my cabbage. Well I hope to see you soon. Tell the kids hello. Your friend, Rebecca."

I love finding things like this!


 

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

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  1. Kris PetersonDecember 12, 2021 at 3:58 PM

    That's fun! Given the reference to a "buggy" I have to wonder how old that postcard is!

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    1. Phillip OliverDecember 12, 2021 at 4:15 PM

      I would love to know too. Unfortunately I could not find a date on it.

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