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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7 February 2025

NEW GARDEN ERA!



This week saw the beginning of a new era as we welcomed Andrew to PTC Garden. After 20 years he has replaced Chris who left last September. Andrew lives locally and is a countryman.  He comes with planty of experience and even brought sunshine on his first day.  His garden favourites are the early flowering plants  - snowdrops and Hellebores and so has arrived at the perfect time of year. 




However, it was straight in at the deep as he got stuck in to organising the compoast bays.  Last spring was so wet, we hadn't completely emptied the one bay and I had compost of differing vintages in both bays!  In no time at all, it was all sorted and much mulching of  borders completed.  He took great care of the lawn by laying down boards to avoid wheelbarrow ruts. 

As if that wasn't enough, we had a huge bonfire and disposed of the montains of tulip tree brash plus lots of other trimmings.



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