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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3 March 2025

Wisteria Additions

 

PTC garden is home to two more Japanese Wisterias.  Somewhat potbound as they were less than half price but they were just tempting!  One is Violacea plena - AKA Black Dragon.  The other is a Jissai. Another hybrid from Japan but  naturallyhybridised.  It has bicolour flowers.  They've been planted at either end of the trellis so wil hopefully meet in the middle over the arch!
Other news: the Acacia dealbata is blooming beneath is protective veil and looks as if it's made it through the winter.  Hopefully I'm not tempting fate by saying that!!

The snowdrops have been a real show this year but are just beginning to go over now. Cyclamens and narcissus are also a fabulous show, The newest Camellia from Ashwoods: Lavinia Maggi has its first flower along the Fernery Path.  We've enjoyed such clear sunny weather for several days, the garden looks an absolute treat!  It's worth having a look here:  Winter Flowers!

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