Garden Dreams

Small green house before

Have you ever longed for a magical garden or a cozy indoor herb retreat? It's a dream I've held close to my heart, a passion I've always wanted to pursue. My love for plants has been constant, though our family garden has been neglected for some time.

Exploring the secrets of cultivating a beautiful garden, perhaps even creating a romantic hidden getaway, has been my deepest desire. I not only dream of providing for my family but also envision turning my love for gardening into a livelihood. Yet, the journey to mastering this craft has felt like pushing through a maze; I didn't know where to begin.

A few years back, my husband, ever attentive to my love for plants, surprised me with a small greenhouse. Despite our misadventures—battling the sweltering summer heat and a comical invasion of yellow jackets—it was a sweet gesture that touched my heart. Undeterred by setbacks, I turned to books for guidance, though they only offered partial solutions.

Sharing my dreams with my husband brought us even closer. His enthusiasm matched my own, and he gifted me a larger greenhouse, a beacon of hope amidst the rains that grace our mountain home. With plans to fortify it against the gusty winds, we prepare to embark on a new chapter of our gardening journey together.

As I tend to my indoor herb garden and nurture the strawberry troughs of years past, I'm reminded of the joy that comes from learning and sharing this passion. My dream isn't just about personal fulfillment; I hope to acquire these skills with thrift, and also learn from others with the dream of one day passing on this love of nature to others, inspired by the romance of our shared adventure.