Looking great! I suggest renting or buying a brush shredder to turn all that old foliage into mulch. It's a great way to recycle it and turn it into fertilizer and cover for your flower beds, etc. Also, I love that your channel took off massively in just a few short days.
@bobbonner13149 ай бұрын
I agree, you need to hire a good sized mulcher to get rid of all that foliage.....bigger the better!
@_PJW_9 ай бұрын
My thought. Or perhaps better burn it first, because it's very woody and won't mulch well. Also there still is a lot of brushes, and dead leaves in the driveway better suited for mulch. You can mix the burned material into it. I'd very much like to see the driveway cleared of all the dead material up to the curb stones. A friend of mine used a length of corrugated metal and made a large oval container from it. Appr. 2x1 meter and 1 meter high. Within 1 year she had the most amazing black compost
@LeisaStroud-df4yj9 ай бұрын
Not only can you rent a huge mulching machine but you can hire a professional person to drive + MULCH all that brush! Definitely worth getting someone to do a great job efficiently + quickly! You’ll still need to get in there with your trimmer + edge it all yourself!
@LeisaStroud-df4yj9 ай бұрын
Btw, I like the lil 🌴🌴🌴! 😊
@Relatedonthate9 ай бұрын
I agree that the palm is not in keeping, but the idea of a train possibly taking people to far a way lands that has them is a fun way to think of them.
@fireandicewine9 ай бұрын
The palm trees really reflect the Victorian Era and tie in perfectly with the station. Keep it authentic.
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Thank you, based on the comments the palm trees are very popular. Looks like they are staying!
@thesun-N-moon88859 ай бұрын
Agree! Actually they were the first thing I noticed about the driveway. Imagine how beautiful they will be once they have a border of flowers…. 😍
@bahiyyihnakhjavani32469 ай бұрын
Also agree. 100% Victorian. Keep them.
@coribird51779 ай бұрын
Just be sure to keep the dead/dying palm fronds cut back, huge fire hazard!
@christopherwelford84019 ай бұрын
I concur. The victorians would have loved the palms and used them everywhere.
@CasbahD9 ай бұрын
The Victorian era was the height of the English empire, and saw the empire reach its greatest territorial extent. Goods from around the world were being imported and I daresay non-native plants such as your palm would have been a feature in a Victorian garden. You should certainly keep it! Oh, and a hearty 2nd to anyone who may have suggested a wood-chipper. Free mulch!
@gavin65389 ай бұрын
I think the palms are exactly what the victorians would have loved to show off. visiting places like Kew Gardens would have been seen as an adventure and having a little bit of it at the station would have bee a show off moment. Keep up the good work and maybe look for a used shredder thar can turn the bushes into mulch and stop the weeds in future.
@angelageneral28639 ай бұрын
Palm trees were introduced to the UK in the early Victorian era. They would have been the height of fashion at the time. Such a satisfying project.
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
So far the general consensus is we should keep the palm trees… we visited Windsor Castle recently and they had palm trees so I suppose if it’s good enough for the King…..
@lemonladyYT9 ай бұрын
@@theoldstationrenovation Personally I don't think palm trees look right within our countryside. However, given the comments re travel and the Victorian love of the exotic.... Maybe make a tropical feature of the driveway so the palms aren't so lonely?
@lagringa75189 ай бұрын
@@theoldstationrenovation 😄 👍🏼
@jamesmatheson51159 ай бұрын
Agree, he needs to do some research, as he obviously doesnt know to much about Victorian Gardens, as Palms and Ferns were classified as exotic, in the Victorian Age.
@toriladybird5119 ай бұрын
Thsts genius ❤❤❤❤@@lemonladyYT
@angelavorhees59469 ай бұрын
I vote to keep the palm trees. They were fashionable in the Victorian era. Hugs to your furry supervisors.😂 too cute the way they are always "lending a paw".
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
So far the general consensus is we should keep the palm trees… I’ll go with the majority😂🌴. And yes, it seems the dogs are in charge!
@toriladybird5119 ай бұрын
Oh YES the victorians loved exotic plants so this would be a nod to them. The Victorians were palm-crazy, and the association between palm trees as a aspirational and inspirational status symbol seems pretty clear. Found that on an American bloggers page when he wondered why so many Victorian houses in the UK had palms outside. So a absolute yes they are in keeping you can thank them.for many of our now common garden plants and greenhouses.
@bobhaze53249 ай бұрын
@@theoldstationrenovation just an aside, Palms are not actually “trees”. When you cut one down there are no growth rings to count the age. Palms are in the same scientific plant family as grasses. I agree with the other who advocate for keeping the palms. They are an immense amount of work to remove by hand.
@simonlunt3539 ай бұрын
Yes I vote too keep the Palm trees the victorians did like these trees
@Thunderer08729 ай бұрын
Yea 100% keep the palm trees that was Great Westerns PR office of the 20's or 30's where they planting loads across the region, the are still around Paignton and Torquay in Devon & Lostwithiel and Par stations in Cornwall today. Loving the doggy supervisors also.
@SandiD19599 ай бұрын
Victorians loved palms. Keep them they're lovely
@ianevans49809 ай бұрын
I've got 5 of the palms or Trachycarpus and there lovely amongst all the other trees plus you get greenery still in the winter and they look lovely with snow on. The Victorians loved palms and had them inside and outside...Keep em 👍
@SpanishEclectic9 ай бұрын
Congratulations on blasting past 25K subscribers! The comments reflect my thoughts. Yes, keep the fan palms. I was surprised they survived in Wales, thought I've seen them in videos of Cornwall. I live in Southern California, so palms are everywhere. They can be trimmed up to look very nice, and might complement the brick balcony. The trunks are fibrous and they have deep tap roots; another reason to let them be. If you can work out a deal for mulching services, that will save so much money when you are ready to landscape. I've done 'sheet mulching', where I use flattened boxes (none with shiny printed paper, only plain ink) and other cardboard; layer and cover with mulch. It works for preparing flower beds, and keeping paths from getting weedy. I love the line of trees along the driveway. So structural! I agree that taking things slow allows you to enjoy discoveries. Heavy equipment and crews who don't care can damage or destroy things you want to keep. Our neighbors lost a 100 year-old oak tree when the demo guys working at the adjacent property were not told the location of the property line. :( The best thing about this type of work is seeing drastic improvement. Later on there will be tedious jobs...
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the lovely comment, I can honestly tell you that no one was more surprised than us at how many people have been interested in what we’re doing! Flattering and humbling in equal measure😊 And thanks for the tips, always gratefully received👍
@Reverend-Rodger8 ай бұрын
Probably the best time of year to tackle something like that before it gets too warm. 👍
@theoldstationrenovation8 ай бұрын
Absolutely! It seems to be getting milder all the time so the green will be bursting though any time now👍
@Vistasabia9 ай бұрын
The driveway looks great! You guys made great progress on clearing out the vegetation 👍. I was going to chime in about the palms but after reading the comments I see that the case seems to have been made for keeping them 😂. The Victorians were very proud of their gardens and palms were exotic and symbolic--certainly symbolic of far-away lands, but also of wealth and means. It only seems right to keep them in your quest to restore this Victorian property.
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
I’m being persuaded… lots of strong comments about why they should be kept !
@acdallas63569 ай бұрын
Here's another vote for the palm keepers. I've always regretted cutting down anything unless there was a very good reason for it to go! 🌴🌴🌴 I think the little balcony framed by palms would be quite scenic.
@johndonlon16119 ай бұрын
BTW: The ivy-covered platform you've found is probably a base for railway signal equipment. Those stairsteps were the way up there from the embankment. Might be a cool place for a flagpole.
@pauleohl9 ай бұрын
A chipper will greatly reduce the volume of all the cut vegetation, A contractor will have a chipper big enough to take the whole bush in one gulp and most likely, the price will be lower if he can leave the chips and not pay to dispose of them. They will decompose if they are piled up wet. The higher the pile, the faster they decompose.
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
We're very lucky that the land next door have an industrial chipper and they are happy to take our green waste. We have a friend who is a tree surgeon so he is going to come and do some work and take the green waste over in his trailer👍
@bwitched38109 ай бұрын
I live in California once the palms are cleaned up and fertilized they should come back .Amazing video it’s going to be such an adventure xxx
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊 and greetings from south Wales 🏴 👋
@anitacoombes75999 ай бұрын
We agree please keep the palm trees. They really add to the special ambience of the place
@chiefdruid6669 ай бұрын
Lol if it’s good enough for Torquay it’s good enough for your driveway, who doesn’t love a palm tree in the garden 🥰
@michaeldb84779 ай бұрын
I vote to keep the palms. They're lovely, unique, a conversation piece
@PhilipShand9 ай бұрын
The palm trees are a part of the station & it's approaches,not to mention heritage.Pleeeeze leave them in place. What a trove of history.
@jephninety54342 ай бұрын
Keep the palm. Victorians loved exotic plants. It was a point of pride.
@williamparker37659 ай бұрын
You are to be congratulated on you fantastic progress, well done, I look forward to more secrets being reveled
@martyb37832 ай бұрын
"Lots of stomping and banging." That happens to me every time I try to put something together. Great video!
@patchadams4me9 ай бұрын
Love the secret garden. Can hardly wait!
@rogerherrick83239 ай бұрын
We are enjoying your progress. Please keep sharing.
@maxinedurling34259 ай бұрын
Keep the palms the Victorian era was when people went out and brought plants back from different parts of the world. Councils and train company's would have planted them to show off and make people think they were in an exotics part of the world.
@garyjones25829 ай бұрын
Looking good, thx for bringing us along on another adventure... Take care...
@jeanhawken44826 ай бұрын
The brambles and ivy are something else. Hard work. If you keep the palms shave them close to the trunk and make sure the fronds are cut above eye hight.
@siameseire9 ай бұрын
I will say this a lot: I adore the quietness of your videos and your voice. You could make a million with your lovely soothing voice. I have trouble sleeping and i would love a long youtube of you reading a calm story. this is just info, in case that ever sounds fun (in between your nonstop project. lol). 😊
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Thank you for such a lovely comment😊
@siameseire9 ай бұрын
@@theoldstationrenovation 🙂
@jackstone42919 ай бұрын
Exactly like that! Do it. Film it. Enjoy it! Reap the benefits of it in a year or two. Agree. Big pile as possible to generate that heat and breakdown.
@legrandeileen48639 ай бұрын
What a way to pass a day, wonderful. discovering all this beauty, I love the palm trees, but that's a personal choice. Bon courage, keep going, you're doing a beautiful job. Hurry back, 😊😊 ❤❤
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! 😊 🚂
@richardbedard12459 ай бұрын
Clearing the brush from the driveway is good exercise and fresh air. It's a lot of work now, but the maintenance should be easier.
@1834RestorationHouse9 ай бұрын
I love discovering hidden hardscapes! It looks so much better with the curb.
@michellemoody60099 ай бұрын
A wood chipper would make quick work of those brush and free mulch is a definite plus. Really enjoying watching your journey. What a lovely family ❤
@Lee-AnneB9 ай бұрын
Palm trees are of the victoriana era. As for the balcony, I think a bench was back towards the palms, overlooking the garden to the right.
@rickstclair22179 ай бұрын
good luck with all the work which will be needed to maintain it, mother nature will certainly be working 24/7 to reclaim it.
@pierredrake94419 ай бұрын
Victorians loved tropical/exotic plans. My house as a kid was in central London Victorian railway cottage it had a pig tree in the garden.
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Awesome, never heard of a pig tree
@bryandrobny76909 ай бұрын
It's like christmas finding all the stuff hidden 😆 i love doing stuff like that it makes it look so nice getting rid of over grown stuff to find what was hidden foever
@MrJerobona9 ай бұрын
This is a beautiful project! Congratulations! I would keep the Palm Trees, they deserve it! I am watching your Station from West Hollywood, California, and have myself restored old buildings!
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊 And hi to you in ☀️Hollywood from 🌧️ south Wales 🏴
@brianfarrelly71519 ай бұрын
The sooner planning comes through, the better for you all. You’ve purchased a beautiful building and I can’t wait for the final video. Best wishes for your endeavours.
@kerrykrishna9 ай бұрын
I am so enjoying watching the vids. Just a small comment on the running commentary though? You should consider getting a pop screen between the mic and your mouth. It make for a MUCH better listening experience. You two are taking on SUCH a heavy load with all this work, it is SO daunting to watch. I hope at some point too, your husband takes up the commentary in some spots. This is fast becoming one of my Favorite KZbin channels!
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, that’s very kind. I’ll pass the feedback on to the director/producer(wife😆)
@andrewsteele76639 ай бұрын
I am still binge watching, I nearly cried for the Royal "we" are using an electric mower. poor fellow. Cheers
@Sarah-rd1qy9 ай бұрын
Love the clean and wider driveway. It is looking beautiful. Looking forward to seeing the next video and what else you find buried in the rubble. Thank you Laura and "We" for the videos. Stay safe and warm till the next one.
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
‘Laura and We’ 🤣 🤣 👍
@tuberdave19 ай бұрын
Nothing like a discovery!😊
@glassdaft9 ай бұрын
Really glad you are enjoying the process of discovering. I mean - what’s the big rush. Yes a bigger tool may go faster & machinery saves on sweat. However in all the noise and petrol fumes certain nuances can be missed or crushed. Plus working and becoming familiar with every inch of your land helps you create a fully rounded view of the whole property. Very envious of your pile of ‘brush’, I’m forever having to bring in wood chip and other amendments to my large garden. I do hope you take your own time to decide if the palm trees stay ( it’s not like you can put them back !)
@GailClarke-g5d9 ай бұрын
Loving the videos. So interesting finding out the history of the station. Keep up the good work as we are all watching and waiting for the next episode. 🤓
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! 😊🚂
@glendabrekke54759 ай бұрын
This is looking good. I went back and watch all your videos. Wish they were longer.
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@brijones9 ай бұрын
It's been great to watch you renovate the old station
@CDWaite9 ай бұрын
That little walled nook you showed us covered in Ivy seemed to have a fantastic view - blocked by the Palm trees. Get rid!
@janetpendlebury68089 ай бұрын
You dont get rid of trees just because the view is blocked from one angle.
@cennsa140driver9 ай бұрын
It's amazing how fast nature can reclaim things.
@andyjones689 ай бұрын
Keep the palm trees, they are beautiful and they add a bit of tropical splendor to whichever part of Wales you are in 😊
@fionamathews35949 ай бұрын
Quite agree about the palms. They’re quite tall and look like they’ve been there a good few years. Please keep them! I’m finding your renovation project hugely interesting. Thank you!
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Thank you 😀 I think the palms will be staying too 👌
@autobot5139 ай бұрын
Love the palm trees. I hope you keep them.
@user-mb2kt4qn3d2 ай бұрын
Love watching these videos! I am wondering about clearing brush during the coldest season when the brush is at its barest. Drag the cut brush ten feet into the driveway and burn it in sections. Clear the driveway and brush at the same time instead of creating another problem. The propane torch and the goats will work well!
@theoldstationrenovation2 ай бұрын
That sounds so much more sensible than what I’ve been doing!! And we really want to get some goats, I’ve almost convinced Laura 🤞
@wyldchild3469 ай бұрын
Maybe your holding out on us more goodies like the sidewalk under all the foliage. Keep up the good work Great Job! 18 degree below here in the States Yes I would love to live where the palm trees grow. Wow your garden years from now will be beyond beautiful.
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
-18!!! 🥶!!!!
@BeenSittin9 ай бұрын
Enjoying the videos, keep up the great work! USA Indiana here...
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and hello from south Wales 🏴. Also have to mention that Eerie Indiana is one of my favourite childhood shows!
@gradypowell53919 ай бұрын
Being From Miami,I Love Palm Trees.Their A Unique Feature of The Property,Keep The Palms🌴🌴
@davidhall40799 ай бұрын
Keep the palm 🌴 trees I'd get a man and JCB in if it was me loving ❤️ your vlogs
@johnlong32149 ай бұрын
You are really working hard, well done. It will be fantastic when its finished, I'm really enjoy watching your progress, thank you for the time you put into your videos and for sharing.👍
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! 😊
@redders68589 ай бұрын
The victorians loved palm trees, a reflection of your wealth and far off exotic places.
@malcolmgrant21978 ай бұрын
I love the efforts you’re taking to manage the chaos of the overgrown driveway edge. I think you should keep the palms. The Victorians & Edwardians were mad keen on palms & ferns. The palms are quite possibly from the period when they were in fashion Possibly make garden beds around them with ferna.
@theoldstationrenovation8 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊 I think the majority view is to keep the palms. They’re growing on me (excuse the pun😃).
@bonniehollingsworth19967 ай бұрын
The balcony find is enchanting. Perhaps it was intended to be a true secret garden - a place of reflection and calm beauty. I think the fan palms lend an exotic and unexpected beauty to the station garden. Please keep them!
@theoldstationrenovation7 ай бұрын
That’s how we intend to use it! I think from reading the comments the palms are very popular and we’ll be keeping them now. 😊
@bethbleas83786 ай бұрын
Was there a station masters house?
@philiproberts66869 ай бұрын
Although I'm not a huge fan of the trees, Victorians loved them as a symbol of the wide reach of the Empire... I believe. Even here in Dubbo, New South Wales we have a dozen or so from the 1870/80s in our big central park - Victoria Park.
@daniellebrothers36889 ай бұрын
I see that your adorable Beagle had definite opinions whilst you were clearing out the initial bushes❤❤
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
He always does 😂🐶
@railfan4399 ай бұрын
That which you call a brush cutter is actually a string trimmer, not made for land clearing, but for much lighter duty. It will work, but don't expect it to be what it is not. Save the palms. I second the idea of renting a mulching machine. Pity you can't get a burning permit and have a place to burn it all. The ashes do make a fertiliser. Thanks for the videos. Anxiously awaiting the next one. Jon - Ian on your side of the pond.
@taniastultz75626 ай бұрын
I love the palm trees. It adds to the feel of the place.
@theoldstationrenovation6 ай бұрын
Yeah, I’ve grown quite used them now so they’ll likely be staying.’ Nothing like a touch of the exotic in this very grey, wet country!
@suecollado86969 ай бұрын
💕You need a large garden shredder then you could put the shredded material down to make a fantastic compost bin for all future garden projects & raised beds💕CUT UP the thicker twigs & trunks for your wood pile as you will need it for all of the wood burners you plan on using💕
@susanhodgson72189 ай бұрын
yep put the waste through a shredder and use it as Mulch ) you may find more of the stone gutter stones that you have outside the front of the building
@carolegarland80509 ай бұрын
I see someone else making the comment that Palm trees would have been fashionable at the time (I'm thinking of all those parlour palms ) Your brush cutter will be worth its weight in gold. Getting to look wide and stately.
@ct56259 ай бұрын
The palms are definitely in-keeping with the Victorian era, they LOVED them and stuck them everywhere they could, because they were considered so exotic. Just look at some of the old palms still living today in Victorian gardens.
@jackiegriffiths79586 ай бұрын
Palms were definitely a thing in Victorian times. I would tidy them up and leave them if possible. Great job on clearing that brush, quite a job.
@theoldstationrenovation6 ай бұрын
Thank you! The palms are definitely staying now, we saw that they had them at Windsor Castle so if it’s good enough for them…. 😃
@petefromspace36799 ай бұрын
Looks like it will be a fantastic looking home, full of character!!! I would get rid of the palms and also cut all those trees lined up along the driveway. A not to tall beech hedge along the driveway into your property will look lovely and neat, allow more light in your site and also give a small glance to your house as you enter along.
@kimratto2719 ай бұрын
Hello from New Jersey, USA ❤ Watching you guys do this is great fun!!!! I can’t wait to go along with you on this adventure!!!
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@ste25776 ай бұрын
The Victorians were prolific plant hunters and you will quite often find palms in old estates 😊 keep them! Just a tidy up around the trunks will do. Love the channel will be following tentatively!
@theoldstationrenovation6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! Looks like they are here to stay now, I have started tidying up the trunks of one of them and I’ve never seen so much debris come off a plant!!
@SylviaWhite-w7p9 ай бұрын
Well done it’s looking so much better bet you are pleased
@jamesa.rodriguez85989 ай бұрын
I agree with most, if not all, the below comments (not having taken the time to read all). Blood, sweat, and tears, culminating in joy, having worked relentlessly unwrapping your beautiful hidden "Secret Garden." God bless and as always, love, from CA USA. P.s. What fun! Hard work, but fun. My guess is you're sleeping well at night. You've earned it.
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
We certainly are! Thanks for watching and hi from south Wales 🏴
@MultiCamalot9 ай бұрын
Loved the update, thank you! The "secret garden" looks impressive! Great job clearing the driveway, can see it looking awesome with lights running all the way down!
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Hadn’t thought about lights but you’re right, it could be a stunning length of driveway! Cheers for mentioning it 👍 and thank you very much for watching, so glad you’re enjoying.
@kmanyrivers8 ай бұрын
Yes, get rid of those palm trees and then you can take in the view from the balcony in the secret garden. Also have an arborist take a look at those older trees to check their health and take the ivy off of them, as it weakens and can kill the trees. It will be fun to plant some native trees up there, maybe some fruit trees. What a great opportunity to take this project on!
@theoldstationrenovation8 ай бұрын
We were thinking of planting native trees, it seems the perfect spot
@pommieforever9 ай бұрын
keep the palm trees, they look amazing
@flyboy57369 ай бұрын
Another interesting video. Palms were very much part of the Victorian landscape/garden scheme and would not look out-of-place at all. Great work, love your videos.
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching.
@zuur3039 ай бұрын
Any palm bad ass enough to establish itself like that deserves to stay. Maybe after a light trim.
@debbiebarham63369 ай бұрын
The lawn and driveway are looking much better. A little more clean up and you’ll be able to go on the rest of your renovations project. Congratulations on your finding. Until next time.
@fredrobinson69909 ай бұрын
I like the Palm trees, I think they should stay.
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
So far the general consensus is we should keep the palm trees… seems I’m outvoted!
@sean-wh3it9 ай бұрын
came across the channel by accident what a great project good luck 👍👍
@ThePhilh59 ай бұрын
Just subscribed and watched your previous vlogs here in New Zealand. I used to live near Manchester and loved the old railways. Amazing how anything built by the Victorians are still standing yet modern stuff doesn't last that long. Awesome project, will be watching more. Good luck.
@daydreambeliever66039 ай бұрын
I lived near Manchester in the late 60’s and early 70’s. I also loved the old Victorian stations in villages along the routes. I’m wondering if the balcony will turn out to be some sort of gatehouse?
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much and hi from south Wales 🏴!
@catgynt91489 ай бұрын
In lieu of getting a skiff to haul debris away have you considered getting a chipper shredder and converting all the trimmed brush into mulch for future garden plantings? Wishing you and your family a blessed week as you continue your renovation project journey. Peace
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
We’ve got an old friend who is a tree surgeon and he is coming down on the weekend to deal with all the trimmings. I honestly can’t believe how much we’ve accumulated!!
@catgynt91489 ай бұрын
@@theoldstationrenovation Stay safe out there. Your husband’s little electric chainsaw isn’t designed for the tough, dense timber of those overgrown bushes and shrubs. Besides eating the shoots, the bamboo has great potential for lightweight and strong poles that can be used as garden stakes, a guard rail around your newfound balcony or a handrail up your hidden garden staircase. Peace
@dronetothesky9 ай бұрын
I love to clear that lot ..so interesting
@fivegrandkids9 ай бұрын
Hard work. Looking good. Keep the hubby working on it.
@tracybrown62079 ай бұрын
The Victorians loved a palm. Usually inside or in a greenhouse - but thanks to a bit of the old global warming, they can now live outside - the Vics' would have loved to have them. Don't take your green waste down the tip - make compost piles/shred branches to act as mulch later. if you have no idea how to do, check French Farmhouse Diaries, they show you how to do on a large scale. The walls might have been raised beds so flowers were supposed to trail over the tops which would have looked lovely. The area that juts out could have been the Station Masters veg plot, very common back then - its all a guess though. The kerb stone could be the marker for the path, in the original photo you showed, it looked like a small wall all the way down. There might be more surprises in there. Well done a tough old job.
@laithe19939 ай бұрын
That path will look amazing when you get it done next to the road
@garymason79 ай бұрын
I have a feeling the palm trees are very in keeping with the Victorian theme. Queen Victoria herself loved them.
@hopefulheart779 ай бұрын
Wow! I didn't know that there were palm trees in the UK or that they could even grow there, thought it was too cold. Love palm trees please keep them.
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
We actually have quite a lot of them here. General consensus seems to be to keep them 😀
@texaspecanderosa9 ай бұрын
Steps always lead to "something". I'm guessing that the pop-out is a sitting area with a view. How exciting to make these little discoveries as you renovate this property -- well done!
@marilynharper7599 ай бұрын
Your vlogs have become much better in terms of viewing since the beginning…great job! Following you from North Carolina and will certainly continue to follow your progress. Looking forward to more from you!
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Thanks, all the feedback has really helped.
@kandacehazard1279 ай бұрын
Victorians loved unusual plants so the palms do fit in. Get a branch shredder it will help greatly.
@johnkeviljr96256 ай бұрын
PS: You need some heavy-duty landscape clearing equipment.
@54mgtf229 ай бұрын
Our Victorian home has 2 Canary Island Date Palms in the front garden. I would love to lightly trim them, straight across at ground level, but they are heritage listed. So I vote for removal. Love your work 👍
@suzetteperkins10899 ай бұрын
The victorians were very much into palms, very exotic there
@terryk_2 ай бұрын
Good job you 2 !! That was and still is quite a jungle
@lesleywilliams3239 ай бұрын
I live in Florida, we have loads of palm trees…. They are MESSY…. & will get really really tall which makes it harder to prune & trim….. I’d get rid of them personally…. What a fun adventure yiunare having…. Its gorgeous 👩🌾👩🌾🤗
@theoldstationrenovation9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊 🚂
@Markustajahoyrylaiva9 ай бұрын
I am loving it, it would be worth to dig a little bit deapper , meybe this driveway was cobbled