Hi Julia, I know how hard it is to leave your home. I spent hours in my garden before I left mine, convinced I would never see another flower! yes I was a big drama queen but I had made and tended my large garden for 20 years,planted every single bulb and tree and shrub, so I know how you feel.
The house I moved to was known as the shoe box! and it has a tiny garden but guess what I have daffs and tulips, lily of the valley,forsythia,roses trees etc so all will be well for you.

Hope the cold goes soon, its a dreadful night here, gales &rain

oh well we do have Bank Holiday approaching!
Not sure why you moved back here ? did you have a deep and meaningful reason or just got homesick.
I actually thought you were doing great on the path you were on.
Take care.