Welcome to Air and Mankies, Captain of Curiosity's, a production of I Heart Radio and Grimm

and Mild.

Our world is full of the unexplainable, and if history is an open book, all of these

amazing tales are right there on display, just waiting for us to explore.

Welcome to the Cabinet of Curiosity's.

Gardening can be a relaxing and fulfilling hobby, from planting flowers and vegetables to

trimming and weeding, the end result is something beautiful, and sometimes delicious.

My oldest daughter likes to propagate succulents, while I am on the national do not sell

list for all bonsai tree vendors, thanks to my black thumb.

But to make our gardens even more inviting, sometimes we hang wind chimes or place a decorative

fountain in the middle, something that's pleasing to the senses.

But while back in the 18th and 19th centuries, another kind of garden garnish became popular,

one that required a bit more care and maintenance than a set of wind chimes.

Dublin-born Charles Hamilton was a man of Irish nobility and aristocracy.

And with the finest schools, traveled Europe after graduation, until finally becoming

a member of Parliament in 1727.

He eventually moved to England where he spent much of his time, despite serving constituents

back in Ireland.

But in 1737, Hamilton acquired a parcel of land at Hainesville in Cobham, England, which

he continued to grow to over 200 acres in size.

His time touring Europe had left a lasting impression on him, and he hoped that one day

he could recreate the sprawling natural gardens that he had seen during his travels.

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