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We have, in the past, considered moving to France or Greece and would have the opportunity to do so when my OH retires.  However, we love this country and our family are here so we would really miss them if we lived abroad.

We have considered moving further west or even into Wales when the time comes to downsize.

Ideally I would have homes in a few countries so that I could enjoy sumer for longer.

An english summer I think (last year aside) is the best in the world - we have such variety. So would move to the Welsh/Shropshire borders and this is what we plan to do in the future. A small house with enough romm for my veg patch and garden - plus a few chooks.  :)

To extend the summer though I'd have a house in the south of france for early autumn and very early spring. And having been to New England in the fall in the past - would have to have some time there in mid to late autumn for the tree colour. But also for the sledging and the snow at Christmas. It would be brilliant to be able to stock up on seeds from the US as well. Would have to see how to get them through customs. :o

From choice I would live in Scotland in the Dumfries area. but I can't get my husband to move out of the West Midlands.
Two of my sisters are living their dream in a remote part of Wales.
one breeds Arab horses , The other was a nurse in Selly oak hospital [B,ham] she was fed up with the abuse she had there .so moved to Wales where she is happy working at a horse sanctuary I am afraid I can only dream .
       Bridgehouse

The Loire or the Dordogne in France... near enough to get back frequently.. but warm enough to grow aubergines outside!!
;D

Malta for the archaeology, prickly pears and lantana. And the lovely people too.

Quote from: star on April 19, 2008, 00:18:02
Good luck with your move Paul. Keep in touch when you get to the US  ;)

Thanks. I certainly plan to have a plot to keep me sane, we'll see how it goes.

The lack of home-growing culture is a bit of a worry. I can't seem to find any websites for american veg growers.

Does John Miller from Vermont still post on here? I think he's my only hope.  :(

if yorkshire is made an independent state that will do and save me moving   ::)

its taken long enough to get a plot as it is  ;D

As my wife is from York I thought it was an independent state Longlad.
Paul... they have a great seed savers exchange network... google that or William Woys Weaver and see if there are any suitable links off those..
:-\

QuoteI can't seem to find any websites for american veg growers.

Try

www.davesgarden.com

cj :)

Quote from: saddad on April 24, 2008, 04:50:41
As my wife is from York I thought it was an independent state

I hope you have your pass port when you visit then ;D

Quote from: carolinej on April 24, 2008, 06:58:40

QuoteI can't seem to find any websites for american veg growers.

Try

www.davesgarden.com

cj :)

http://www.idigmygarden.com/ is great too! Dave's is great but you have to subscribe

I just had a look on that website. It looks good so I  have registered with it and will have a long look around it this evening.

cj :)