If you ever reconsider, come to the Ozarks. I also have a passion for gardening both for veggies w/canning and landscaping.
Used to do all that but if you ever consider a more subsistive type living, this is a great place.
I suspect you are a sweetheart. Good luck to you!
*blush*
Well, I do try!
The Ozarks are certainly on my list of places I wouldn't mind living someday. For now I'm just looking for the next step...and this looks to be it. The fact that I get mountains and ocean and time with family out of the deal as well is a real bonus!
But someday I'll likely be looking for my bit of land...and who knows where that may take me? All assuming I'm still alone, of course. ;-)
Where are you in the Ozarks? I love Eureka Springs. My fav escape.