Well, its official my son is moving away from us, and the family home. Together we began to review the brand new homes available in the area he is relocating to with his fiancé. He can’t get enough of modern design, and as an architect he knows quality construction. Therefore, he takes the lead in this process, his fiancé is happy with this since he is making a sacrifice to move closer to the location of her job. See that, already they are learning the art of compromise; I do hope this is a sign of things to come.
They already know that they will have to sacrifice personal garden space for the kind of accommodation they are looking for, and this is where my skills are called upon. So far the buildings they have taken a shine to all have communal courtyards and/or gardens. Nice to see that after all those years we spent teaching him a love of nature paid off, as he says he couldn’t bear not to have a green space to enjoy.
In addition, I have agreed to help he and his wife to decorate their new home with an abundance of indoor plants. We are actually referring to it as indoor landscaping, as we have big plans where this is concerned. To do things right, we will also place container gardens on their balcony, which will not only look great but will be practical. Included will be fresh herbs for them to enjoy, and have readily available.
I really respect the fact that he is working to set up a space that will work for he and his betrothed. While my wife and I have never lived in a place where we did not have a vegetable garden, and the whole nine yards, we also have not chosen to live in new houses. Different strokes for different folks they say, and when it comes to our son and his future bride, they are paving their own path.
But, the fact that my son is planning to create a world that does involve nature in one of these smart new homes and on his own terms makes me proud. And even though he has not followed closely in my footsteps, I do see in him a man I not only love, but like.