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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28 August 2024

Twilight Garden by Candlelight 2024

 I'm not sure what happened to July but it's ben SUCH a hectic summer with lots and lots of garden visits and now, we've just finished for the season having hosted our Twilight Garden by Candlelight on a winter's day in August!  It's one that will not be forgotton as Sunday was the coldest ever day! To be wearing a ski jacket with 2 blankets and even a hot water bottle was just unbelievable even in an English summer.

Despite the glacial windy weather conditions, 135 hardy souls visited the garden leaving very lovely comments.  I think it can only have been the cakes that attracted them all!

Chris broke all records when it came to lighting this year!  He brought miles and miles of fairy lights. A single reel went up and down the drive 5 times and he brought 5 sets.  The garden looked more magical than ever before.  His Swedish log candles had never before been more welcome than on such a freezing cold evening.

We're still counting the pennies but I think we may just have tipped £1000.00. We're just waiting on final costs and online ticket purchases.



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