by Susan Carrier

Grieving over a garden: Moving away from your home garden can be difficult

Leaving a house can be difficult, but leaving behind a garden can be downright traumatic. For some, puttering in the yard is more than a weekend hobby. It's therapy and creative self-expression. It's memories of toddlers searching for Easter eggs or the scent of a mimosa tree wafting into the bedroom. It's the taste of a freshly picked plum, the sound of the wind blowing through the eucalyptus trees, the feeling of lamb's ear brushing against a cheek.