wow

I am amazed at how life can twist and turn. I am ashamed to admit the length of time that has passed since my last post. What I though would be an amazing relationship has turned out to be a good friendship. And what I thought would be a fantastic career has proved to take what I hold most dear, my health. That being said, I have applied for a position back with plants, and again my passion is being sparked-despite the odds. I have moved to even more rural America and by the grace of an open landlord, I am transforming bit by bit my environment again. I have transcended some dark days, but just as spring comes year after year, I once again see bright light at the end of the tunnel. Those of you who have occasionally hoped for another installment, please keep the faith. What does not kill us makes us stronger and after every winter there is a spring.

who knows....

So in yet another twist and turn, someone amazing has come into my life. Who knew that I may have an opportunity beyond my wildest dreams? Surreal almost. That being said, I miss the creativity of landscaping. Any opportunity I get, I seize. So with the prospect of the oldest farmhouse in a county in PA and just a few pics, my wheels are turning! 4 acres and the most picturesque setting imaginable challenge me more than ever before. When you persue your passion, amazing things happen and above all God is soverign and totally in control.

back on track, sort of...

So one of the things I am most proud of is my creation of this name-Young Urban Gardener. While I may not be so young, it came to me during my Master Gardener training as I was surrounded by retirees. So my vision is to develop a landscaping company here in Ohio and eventually have a retail store that offers options for marrying outdoor living with an entire outdoor lifestyle. Don't want to forego my passion so to remind myself of where I am and where I want to be, I took the bold (for me) step and here's what has resulted.