'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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24 September 2021
MORE WINNING SUCCESSES !!
3 September 2021
PTC's Twilight Garden by Candlelight MMXXI
Most of August the days have been dull cool and very cloudy and dark. Luckily for us on the day of our big event, the sun came out!! Visitors rolled up and when all the sums were done, we made a MASSIVE £2,099.00!! We beat our own personal best!!
Now a VERY big thank you to Chris who not only ensured the garden was spic and span but together with Ollie and Ian he returned to place 500 tealights, lanterns and candles around the garden. He also lit some Swedish log candles on the drive which were a great magnet for everyone!
As dusk fell, the garden was magically transformed into an absolute fairyland. Visitors were both enchanted and entranced! It certainly ensured that we secured a few more much needed votes (and in case you haven't already voted, you can: VOTE HERE )
15 August 2021
PEAR TREE COTTAGE GARDEN IN THE NEWS!
I nearly forgot to say, we made the local newspaper again - see Pear Tree Cottage Garden featured in the Worcester News Hopefully the article will translate into a few more MUCH needed votes! You can also vote here: Vote for Pear Tree Cottage Garden
6 August 2021
Shortlisted in a Nationwide Competition
Today we heard that the garden has been shortlisted in The Nation's Favourite Garden which is being run by the English Garden Magazine. Our little rural cottage garden is up against the 'big boys' in the horticultural world as many great and glorious gardens are competing. We desperately need votes and they can be cast here:
5 August 2021
Participating in The Gardens of Wichenford 2021
On the 1st day, the weather looked anything but settled but at least we had ladies to serve coffees and afternoon teas which was just as well as 177 visitors trickled through the garden gate. This year, we chose to use disposable tableware which, again was a wise decision as, the following day, visitor numbers increased to 308!! At the absolute 11th hour, several, local ladies came to our rescue, donned on aprons and served teas from the garage.
On Saturday Richard Goldman played Greg's old (and now rare) yachting piano - much to the delight of visitors sitting on the terrace. Click on the photo in this link: Richard on Greg's old piano. It sounded so fab and even attracted 4 ponies which arrived at the garden gate!!
As well as thanking every single person who made cakes, delivered cakes, parked cars, served teas: a special thank you to Janine Fox who provided the star prize for our garden Treasure Hunt and the one and only (often elusive) Chris Pugh - without whose help, the garden wouldn't look the way it does and who roped us into this open garden lark in the first place!!!!
Looking back, we were incredibly lucky with the weather and the event raised a staggering £6,400.00 for our local church and for the Nora Parsons Day Centre (which provides activities for our local elderly residents). Once again - a MASSIVE thank you to all helpers - it simply couldn't be done without you!!
Checkout the link below!