The English Garden

TREASURE TROVE

Set in the green and rolling countryside of Worcestershire, with sweeping views across to Martley Hillside and Woodbury Hill, Pear Tree Cottage is the pride and joy of Pamela and Alistair Thompson, who have lived here for the past 18 years. Pamela is the gardener of the two, and she is assisted by the two able Chrises: Chris Pugh, whom they fondly call ‘Chris Gardener’, and Chris Genever, to whom they refer as ‘Chris Builder’.

“But I should add,” says Pamela, “that none of this would be possible if I hadn’t married the most wonderful man in the world. He’s let me have my own way in the garden, he’s cooked meals for me when I’ve come

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