The green and rolling countryside of Worcestershire, England, is home to the cider apple orchards which surround the gardens of Pear Tree Cottage. They enjoy a sunny south westerly aspect with sweeping views across to Martley Hillside, Woodbury and Abberley clock tower. The Teme Valley lies just over the hill and, not far away, is the Herefordshire border. Although our climate is temperate, our seasons are often uncertain and always a challenge to a gardener! This began in 2010 & follows the weekly ups and downs of garden work chronicling both successes and failures but, above all, demonstrates the fun enjoyed by three people who regularly garden in all weathers

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27 July 2014

Miracle Avocado




This is the avocado that spent an entire English winter in a compost heap in the coldest part of the garden.  It came to light last spring when the compost was being used to top dress borders. It just proves just how much warmth is generated during the decomposition process. I know it can never grow to anywhere near its full size but we'll see how we go.  It's main trouble has been constant attacks by woolly aphids and lots of them!  It's just been potted up and sprayed and future winters will be spent in the conservatory!

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