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Gustav Pagenstecher 1829 – 1916 Our interest in West Ham Park begins with Dr Fothergill who owned the house and estate, that was to become the park, from 1762 to 1780. Originally smaller than it is now, but over the years he increased his holding, able to do so from the income from his lucrative practice as a physician and …
The garden is very green (not counting plastic grass). All the rain we have had over spring and summer has increased chlorophyll in the leaves, the green pigment that works with sunlight and water to make glucose, giving plants sustenance to grow, and to make yet more greenery. In a drought, the absence of water kills off chlorophyll, unless there’s regular hosing. Though, there’s nothing to beat a good downpour when it comes to giving the ground a real soaking.
All our fruit is coming on well. I note apples, pears and plums, and under the small pergola bunches of tiny grapes. We have planted out some of the tomato plants that were getting too big for their pots, so we’ll have some in late summer to add to our sandwiches.
