Vic Smith wrote:
On Sat, 12 May 2007 09:40:05 -0400, HK wrote:

Vic Smith wrote:
Sometimes I think my wife is more attached to her gardens
around the house than to the house itself.
I know when I mention moving to Florida her main point of resistance
is losing her gardens. I've studied Florida gardening a bit, but it
looks like it's quite different than what she's accustomed to.
--Vic

Depends on where you are in Florida. In North Florida, where we lived,
almost anything would grow, and quickly, with nightly watering. Citrus
was a gamble, though, because we did get winter freezes. But it was easy
to grow a wide variety of familiar and unfamiliar flora, and bushes.


Good point. Most of what I looked at was "tropical" Florida growing.
Above the freeze line would still suit me fine.
After discussing this thread with my wife, I've concluded the "no
going back" once you sell is the biggest issue for us. Renting this
house out and renting one down there for a year or two might be an
option. The "nest" will remain waiting if the new one doesn't work.

--Vic


I really recommend North Florida, from about St. Augustine north, as a
great place for northerners to relocate.

First, real estate prices and most other prices are lower than in South
Florida.

Second, the climate is better. There really are seasons, albeit the
winter is mild.

Third, there are many beautiful uncrowded beaches.

The downside is that the area is parochial, and infested with right-wing
religious nutcases. But you can avoid them for the most part.