Friday, March 18, 2016

There's No Place Like Home...

Not too long ago, I posted about some changes happening in our lives. It has taken some time to settle, but we finally know everything. We thought job changes might send us out of state, but instead, we get to stay put!


Now I don't mind an adventure now and then, but home is truly best. We've been here in Ohio now long enough to put down roots. We like Columbus, we've made many good friends, and I've gotten involved in many activities. I became a master gardener, I belong to the garden club and a book club, plus I sing in several different music groups. It was sure going to be difficult to start over again with all of that going on. 


Our family doesn't live in the area, but they are close enough to visit often. And we do love our home and garden here. You garden lovers know how it is. You really do put your blood, sweat and tears into the place, right? 


I had already mentally prepared myself to go. It was frightening, but exciting too. I had already looked at real estate, scouted out a new church, even checked to see if my favorite stores and restaurants were nearby. In this way, I had hoped to make the transition a little easier. 


Still, I was pretty sad to think of moving far away. And thank goodness, I don't have to think about that again for awhile! 


Watching spring arrive here has been bittersweet this year, with thoughts of having to leave. Each new bulb popping up might have been the last time I saw them. So I snapped lots of pictures! 



One of the most frustrating parts was the uncertainty. There were so many things to put on hold till we knew for sure. For instance, I really did want to go ahead and place my annual seed order. But I didn't dare waste money on seeds that I might never use. It even became the signal for good news. If hubby got the final word to stay, he said that he would message me to "Buy seeds!". As you can see, I did just that. 

No sooner did the job situation resolve itself, than we ran out to buy seeds, put pansies in the window boxes, and ordered several yards of dirt to fill up the veggie garden. Now the old place is starting to feel like home again! 

And I didn't even have to click my heels together to get back here. 

22 comments:

  1. That is good news! Beautiful photos.

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    1. I know you've been enjoying your move to a far away place, but I just wasn't ready for it myself!

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  2. What grand news for you, and I like the message signaling it "Buy seeds." I see you like kohlrabi too. Your photos are so clear and nice closeups of flowers.

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    1. Thanks to you Terra for visiting my blog! Hubby does love munching on raw kohlrabi. Not many people seem to know of it.

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  3. I have never seen those frilly pansies here...Now we've had some warm weather all of sudden my pansies are acting like it's cool outdoors and blooming their hearts out. Typically they bloom all winter here and this year was so mild I thought surely they'd put on a big show, but no.

    Lovely post, by the way, and glad you get to stay home.

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    1. Last time I put pansies in my window boxes, I figured they poop out in summer just in time for me to replace them with something more summery. But they just kept on looking great well into July!

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  4. Oh Robin! I'm so glad you get to stay in Ohio in your same old home place. I think if Bill had to move out of state, I would be very, very sad. Congrats. Your veggie beds look great.

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    1. Home is what you make of it, so they say. I still miss Michigan sometimes, but Ohio is home now.

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  5. Hooray, hooray, hooray! I am SO happy for you guys. It is so hard to start all over with everything, especially when you're settled and happy in your community. And I definitely know what you mean about the gardens! There is so much love, labor and money put into our yards.

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    1. You know that I wasn't ready to leave here! I'm so happy to stay. I just love this house, and the gardens we've made, and the friends we've made!

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  6. Congratulations. I was sad for you thinking that you would have to give up your beautiful garden. I have so enjoyed your garden. And now look your beautiful spring blooms.

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    1. Thanks Ann. I had to leave another one of my gardens about twelve years ago, and I just wasn't ready to do it again.

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  7. I am so glad you get to stay! You will probably have a special appreciation of your lovely garden this year!
    p.s. I love your polkas dot pot!

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    1. I have an affinity for all things polka dot!

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  8. Robin girl I am very happy for you .. I know what it is like to go through such stressful times, not sure when or where you would be moving to next, military families go through so much as it is.
    Looks like your gardens will be full and beautiful this year again !
    Joy : )

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    1. I'm not sure I could handle the military life. The move from Michigan to Ohio was tough enough, I just wasn't ready to do it again.

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  9. So happy for you, Robin! I know what it's like to be in limbo about the decision to move or not move. Love all your photos... nice to see your irises, daffs and crocus blooming already. That sedum is totally awesome!!!

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    1. I don't imagine that Sedum Angelina would be in its full glory there in Florida, because it's the cold weather that makes it so colorful. I use it extensively!

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  10. Your posting,Robin, speaks to all gardeners who have put down roots and have to contemplate moving. I dread the thought. So glad you get to stay in your little nest that you've made so lovely. And glad you took so many pictures; those irises are stunning. P. x

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    1. Those little iris have a special place in my heart, because they are always the first to bloom after the long, cold winter.

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  11. Glad to hear you didn't have to move as that is such a big job. Your photos are fantastic- such vibrant colours in them! Looks like you have a fun job ahead of you filling those beds with plants! Fun!

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    1. We've already got our spring crops in, but now we're having a nasty cold spell, might even be a little snow!

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