movind to Spain, sad to leave my garden

[BsidePig]

All of a sudden, my husband and I are planning to move to Spain. I’m really sad to leave my allotment and garden. I love both - especially my garden, the first garden I ever had (until 5 years ago I was leaving in a flat). My hubby doesn’t care about gardening but I’m sure people at this forum understand how sad I feel about leaving my plot and my dear plants behind, some of them where gift from friends. :'(

I’m not that worried about saying good bye to friends. I’m sure we’ll keep in touch via phone and emails and with all these low-cost companies I hope they’ll come to visit us once we are settled.

I’ve been taking pictures of my garden for a long time. I really enjoy looking at my flower pics during winter time. I’m sure I’ll treasure them even more once I’m away from my garden.

Anyway, I should stop being silly and move on! ;)

Do you know if there are allotments in Spain? How are they called in Spanish?  ???

"gracias"!

[BsidePig]

[aquilegia]

That is sad. I know I would hate to leave my garden.

But just think - no more frosts, longer growing season, being able to grow more delicate things.

I know the Spanish are into growing food - loads of them seem to have big vegetable gardens. You could even end up with an orange grove!

It's sad but it's also exciting - all those new possibilities. I'm just a little jealous!

Not sure about allotments - I think most people grow at home. I must ask my sister (she lives in Madrid).

[vaca]

I wouldn't be so upset... you'll be able to grow things in spain that we could only wish to grow in the UK - and on top of it, some of the veg like tomatoes, courgettes, etc will taste much better grown under the spanish sun.

The spanish word 'huerto' means 'vegetable garden' and many people have them, it's much more popular than in the UK. I'm not sure about the availability of allotments, but these are usually referred to as 'huertos de ocio' which translates to 'vegetable gardens of leisure'.

I was in Madird 2 weekends ago and had a browse through a gardening section in a bookstore and it was full of books on veg growing - you'll definitely be able to continue your work, and may even get more enjoyment out of it - just see it as an opportunity :)

vaca

[westsussexlottie]

Just think of the peppers and tomatoes you'll be able to grow with those long daylight hours... :D

[Marianne]

I would be extremely upset as I have only had mine for 2 years and I know every single plant and weed  ::) ::)

But you have to move on and hope that the people who will buy your house will love your plants the same way you do.

I am pretty sure there are allotments in Spain and you will have warm weather all year round.

Good luck ! And keep in touch !  The internet makes this a very small world.  ;D ;D :D

[bupster]

I'm sure I've seen photos of Spanish allotments somewhere on the web on an allotment site - came across it when doing a general search. I'll see if I can find out more, I spend most days doing web searches anyway  :)

[lorna]

Just to wish you good luck in your new home and country. Like others have said I am sure you will have great fun (and hard work) with your new  garden/allotment.Best wishes Lorna.

[rosebud]

B sidepig, you need not leave us you can, join us everyday .week and let us know how you are getting on .   All the best to you and OH.   Rosebud.

[GREENWIZARD]

 
sorry to hear you're leaving us
but i'm sure you'll have a wonderful new life

good luck &

[BsidePig]

Thank you all for your words of encouragement and warm wishes!  I knew you would understand my feelings. Yes, you are right there are new and exciting possibilities ahead!

This will be a big change in lifestyle for us. For the past 5 years we've been living in a small village, very quiet life. Now we are planning to rent a flat in Barcelona. First thing there will be to enroll in a language class to learn Spanish properly (we understand a lot already, but cannot speak it). I also would like to be able to speak a bit of Catalan (ambitious person that I am!).

I'll let you know how I get on with my "huerto de ocio" (thanks for this info!) if I cannot get one I'll use my balcony to grow some food in containers. I'll leave the UK but I won't leave this forum, I've been reading it for a long time (although I don't write often).

Thank you so much, you are extra sweet!  ;D ;D