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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24 April 2025

Open Gardens Preparations!


 With the veg plot all planted, it was tme to tidy up the surrounding area including Thyme Square. Conditions were damp and drizzly meaning slippery sleepers and leaves sticking to all surfaces!  Andrew was unfazed as he carefully trimmed the niches of Lewd, Rude and Nude: the three statues which line 2 sides of the veg patch. Having left the hedge perfectly manicured, Andrew cleaned out the Potting shed gutter, removing winter leaves from the roof and continuing hedge trimming all the way down to Cato's Corner.  We cleared either side of the stump seat steps and trimmed the Laurel & Berberis.  Needless to say, a major clear up operation ensued!!  Anyone would think Open Gardens are imminent!!

Elsewhere in the garden, the Wisteria on the house is looking pretty spectacular!!





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