The Art of Gardening at Sissinghurst

with TROY SCOTT SMITH

Planting a pear tree in the Orchard

Lesson 8 of 39

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About This Lesson

From Troy’s favourite part of the garden, you’ll learn how to choose and plant a pear tree, and the aftercare needed to give it the best start.

Troy Scott Smith

Your Instructor

Troy Scott Smith

Head Gardener at Sissinghurst. Garden Writer, Speaker & Lecturer.

Troy Scott-Smith, previously head gardener of Iford Manor and Bodnant garden, now oversees the cherished grounds of Sissinghurst - one of the most famous gardens in England and is designated Grade I on Historic England's register of historic parks and gardens. Coming from a family of committed naturalists, Troy is a seasoned horticulturist, writer, designer and consultant, Troy is also a respected member of the RHS Floral Committee. When he set his sights on the head gardener role, he did so with refreshing candour, speaking passionately of the garden’s need for thoughtful evolution. It is a mark of the National Trust’s forward-thinking spirit that they embraced his vision, inviting him to guide this historic landscape into a compelling new chapter.

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