It’s interesting how the most well intentioned comment can send you into a tailspin. A simple “oh everything is blooming down here at the coast, had upset this gardener’s apple cart for the last few weeks. I was thinking that we were so far behind up here, lamenting the lack of spring color, the grass that is still brown, apparently the grass is not always greener down there.
We made a whirlwind trip down to the coast the other day to pick up my plants from friends places. It was a very early morning, getting up at 4:30, feeding the Boo, and sliding out the door at 5:00 am. He was rather pleased that his “can openers” got themselves up extra early in order to feed him.
Off in the dark, down the winding mountain roads, watching the sun come up in the rear view mirror.
5 hours later when we got to the coast, our old neighbourhood it was a odd feeling, it’s only been 4 months since we left, and every thing is still so familiar. The front lawn of the condo was green, but the trees didn’t have any more buds on them then the ones did up here. There is a little bit of green undergrowth, but the tall tree branches are all bare, the leaves have not appeared.
The only real difference is the daffodils, there are masses of them everywhere in the gardens, along with hyacinths, muscari, and the green leaves of the tulips. All this time I have been pining for green lawns, and flower filled gardens of the coast….and it’s not much difference. There are bulbs coming up here, it’s just that people don’t plant them in masses like they do down on the coast.
The flowering fruit trees are starting to bloom, most likely reaching their peak in a week or so. But for now, it’s not really any different then up here, we are only about two weeks behind, and I am told that we will catch up, and leap forward quickly.
The traffic down on the coast reminded us how badly we had wanted to move. We stayed a few hours, visited quickly, picked up plants, filled both the inside, and the bed of the truck, and hurried home. Arriving back just after 6:00 pm the same day.
This although it is not greener, the Okanagan is now home. And it’s a good place to be.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
thats a great post! I'm so glad,
ReplyDeleteI have never gone back to our old house...it just didn't feel like home and the gardens had all been dismantled in one year...this house is our dream and feels like home when we enter it...the weather may be colder and snowier and my garden may flood or freeze but it is still home...I am so glad spring is coming for you and that you will make those grounds your gardens...I can't wait to see them and more of your home!!
ReplyDeleteWhen I hear people say, The grass is always greener on the other side, I always say, you still have to mow. Glad you picked up your plants.
ReplyDeleteWell said. Grow where you're planted!! Happy Spring! How quickly or slowly it gets here, its always a refreshing renewal.
ReplyDeleteJust think you will have the gorgeousness as everyone else's has peaked. Good things come to those who wait. Love looking at your pictures and reading your words. Ann
ReplyDeleteSometimes the grass is greener on this side of the fence!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad this trip to where home once was reinforced the decision that your move was the right decision!
ReplyDeleteSometimes we have to go back to see how happy we are now! Happy Spring to you!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how we remember things! You sounds like this has lifted a burden (for lack of a better word). Now you will be busy getting all your old friends placed in their new homes. I can just imagine you going out there and sayinf hello and welcome to all your old friends. Have a great Easter. Hugs, Teresa
ReplyDeleteMy husband has been to look at our old house a couple of times, before they got stuck into rebuilding. I don't want to see it. Broke my heart to leave trees, which went for the building project.
ReplyDeleteI'm speechless. You can be up and out, in half an hour?! And feed the cat. NOT a morning person me.
So glad you went to collect your plants..I hope they all survived! Quick trip!
ReplyDeleteI was going to tell you that your neighbors dog does not look like a cat eating animal..I bet he and Boo will be friends someday:)
Jen girl I have had my head in my garden (attached to one heck of a sore body now).. for all of my work, and the boys too .. I have to keep my imgaination working to see what the full green and flowered look will be .. you have to think of the future, present, and past of plants all at the same time as a gardener .. I hope that makes sense and you will know what I mean when you start stamping your mark on your own garden soon !
ReplyDeleteThat was along day for you both and I bet the Boo was happy to see you come home ! haha
Hope all the plants are lush and happy for you : )
Joy
Moving just takes adjusting, Jen. I'm still feeling it. Still missing a lot of things I had to leave behind. Most of all my cats. It just takes time to feel like you're "home."
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I think this trip really sealed the deal for you. How wonderful
ReplyDeleteLaura
Amen, Sister! Glad to hear you had a safe trip. I went to water a few pots this morning I'd planted bulbs in and there was a layer of ice on the rain barrel, too thick to break through...
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