Living in grandmother's garden: May Brawley Hill

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May Brawley Hill's interest in gardening has influenced her to the write the book 'Grandmother's Garden: The Old-Fashioned American Garden, 1865-1915.' Hill, who lives in the oldest house in Warren, CN, personally believes that gardens should be cultivated to inspire future generations.

Gardening, Bibliography, Homes and haunts, Hill, May Brawley

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Sweet peas

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Old-fashioned sweet peas are popular for their incomparable scents. This popularity dates back to early American history when people grew this variety and other hybrids in their gardens. To date, many people with a passion for gardening are living up to this tradition.

History, Odors, Flowers, Sweet peas

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Pretty with pinks

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Heirloom varieties of dianthus, called gilliflowers or pinks, have an alluring scent of clove and cinnamon emanating from their petals. Originating from southern Europe, the herb was the most commonly grown garden flower during Tudor times.

Appreciation, Pinks, Dianthus

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