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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12 March 2025

Dangerous New Addiction!

 Who knew that power washing could be so addictive??

  

Having transformed the Arbour Path in absolutely no time at all, I moved on to the Conifer Path.  Another transformation!!  Gone was the darkgreen/black and slippery algae as the glittering granite setts sparkled in the sunlight.  Even the entrance to Noah the Mower's house was transformed.

  
There was no stopping me as I moved on to the Swing Seat path - yet another transformation.  The colours of the lovely old recycled bricks are now fully restored.  Even my freezing cold feet (due to the constant flow of icy water) seemed a small price to pay.  As well as looking so cosmetically pleasing all 3 paths have now lost their slippery surfaces and are so much safer to walk on. 
It was all so effortless!  Now......what to power wash next......?   

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