Gee- I feel like maybe I am overselling my orchard and berry patch a bit. I'm only going to start with 6 trees and a few rows of blueberries and raspberries.
I live in a climate that is very favorable for this type of gardening and while I've chugged away at growing vegetables every summer, they don't really bring me joy. A tree ripened apricot, tart pie cherries and raspberries bring me joy. And I could certainly use some doses of that!
Honestly- it's also pretty symbolic for me. When we bought this house, it was with the intention of living in it for the next 40-50 years. Nothing has happened that has changed that desire for me. So doing these types of projects is an investment in my future and sort of a tangible reinforcement that I don't have to give up on my dreams. STBX or not.
All that being said- I have plenty of household struggles. I've never been much of a housekeeper. And despite being someone who thrives on organizations and schedules and work - I can never really translate these skills into keeping up with the laundry.
