'UP THE GARDEN PATH' by Pam Thompson
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- 'UP THE GARDEN PATH' by Pam Thompson
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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4 June 2021
Artistic Avian Architectural Upgrades!
Moving Dragons!!
Having moved the dragon posts lawn entrance to the lawn to the left by 1 yard, all is looking very settled. It's been the best mini project and has made digging up and moving all the roses, lifting and relaying the turf totally worthwhile. It's a big advantage to have the table sideways on and still have room to pass easily with a full wheelbarrow. The new plants are establishing in the two borders either side of the well path. The roses are budding up and the under planted Pulmonarias are all establishing.
I should have thought of it AGES ago!! Even the dragons lprefer it!
31 May 2021
Gardener's Day Off!!
28 May 2021
IN THE GARDEN - Wisteria Hysteria & Architectural Appreciation!
So much been happening in the garden & little time for blog posts! The weather has been consistently appalling with gales, heavy rain and hail which blasted down like razor blades. It was a wonder the Wisteria even lived! Such a shame when it was in full bloom. However it stood up to these rigours pretty well and was sheer joy. this year we were a National Garden Scheme nominated Wisteria garden and, despite the weather, enjoyed having visitors who came to admire it.
So lovely that we decided to expose its truck which, hitherto had been completely obscured by a Jasminum nudiflorum. This work is ongoing and some areas of the house wall will be in much need of painting.
8 May 2021
Pond Pump Probs!
It seemed a tad weird to be doing the usual Saturday seasonal garden work but without the pressure of open gardens. Same jobs, same priorities just no pressure! Chris gave the hedges a light trim, strimmed and edged. I planted out some Nemesia, a couple of Phlox, Scabious, Sweet William and potted on a load of rooted Dianthus cuttings.
A small group of garden visitors are expected on Tuesday so lets hope the weather picks up for them!
5 May 2021
NGS May Open Gardens.
everybody brought sunshine!! One very enthusiastic visitor was so complimentary, I wasn't going to resist sharing these comments from the visitor book!! It certainly makes all the hard work totally worthwhile. A BIG thank you to all our visitors, helpers and supporters!!