For the last year and a half, I have been blogging in my head at night. I just have not had the spirit to put pin to paper. So I am back-tracking here to bring things forward and then proceed onward.
I loved my life in Kentucky, my gardens, my garden friends and especially my house. But it was time for a change. I was overwhelmed with trying to maintain gardens but not really gardening.
So we moved. This property we purchased had been in our family for over 60 years. My parents bought land in Brown County Indiana to get their six kids out into the country and out of the big city."Columbus'
Thank you Mom and Dad.
All of us loved this property and it was Mom and Dad's dream to have all of us have houses around the lake and spend summers together. Well that was not going to work. So one day Randy and I came to the realization that it was time for a change and Brown County Indiana was calling us home.
As a result of that revelation we bought this amazing property and have not looked back since that lifechanging decision was made. It took us about 3 years to move up here. Specfically I was really struggling with letting go. Again I loved my house in Kentucky, my garden friends and life. It took me a while to realize that letting go was a positive way to move forward to our next life adventure.
A very ambitious wonderful women bought our house in Kentucky. She has elevated it to a new high and loves the and the flowers left behind. She even has bee hives. So my beloved old house is in loving hands.
Flash forward to January 2025.... we have been here for almost four years and have owned it for six years. Life is different, more challenging in an excellent way. Gardening here is so unique. It centers around projects done, such as ridding the land of invasive that have taken control. Then prepping these areas and reintroducing native plants. Plus the wildlife I love, is a constant challenge. Striking a balance between good and evil can be hard. But I am anxious to share these stories.
When we first moved here I tried to plant over the invasive plants. Of course that does not work. So I backed off and have been clearing the land bit by bit. It is working slowly. Inch by Inch I will make this garden grow and nature and native plants thrive.
I have learned so much over the past six years and feel I am a much better gardener. I love being immersed in nature, gardening and wildlife. I am thrilled to spend some time each day with my hands in the dirt, with my heart and soul totally dedicated to this property and our new life.
We have had great adventures exploring the USA and beyond. Always looking for gardens and nature to explore. Spending so much time really slowing down and enjoying family and friends. Life is good
So come along with me and enjoy while together we explore all aspects of gardening, nature, family, friends and travel.
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