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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22 February 2025

The Folly Project.

 When the cupola on the garage roof became unstable and leaks were occuring in the ceiling beneath, it was time for big decisions.  Following a conference around the kitchen table it was decided to err on the side of economy but still retain beautifully hand made oak construction as a feature in the garden.  When down on the ground, I realised it was a much larger construction than it appeared when up on the garage roof and MUCH hevier than imagined!

Bricks were acquired and what begain as a small base grew into a mini tower! Of course Chris Genever masterminded all the clever stuff but I was OIC mortar recessing!  Hey presto a folly was born with Desmond the Dragon laying claim to it as his new new home.



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