Restoring the Old Garden: Rediscovering the Beauty of our Countryside Home

🌸Gardening serves as an invitation to socialize and plays a significant role in the social fabric of our community.

🌿The abandoned garden of our countryside home has a storied past and was once known for its magnificent beauty.

🌻We aim to restore the garden to its former glory, even though the bar has been set high.

🌺Planting flowers and lavender adds a personal touch to the garden and creates a welcoming space for all to enjoy.

🌷Gardening is a new experience for us, but we're excited to learn and cultivate a beautiful garden.

What role does gardening play in the community?

—Gardening serves as an invitation to socialize and brings people together in our community.

What was the garden of your countryside home known for?

—The garden was once known for its magnificent beauty and was admired by the neighbors.

What are your goals in restoring the garden?

—Our goal is to bring back the garden's former glory, even though it may be challenging.

Why did you choose to plant flowers and lavender?

—Planting flowers and lavender adds a personal touch to the garden and creates a welcoming space for all.

Is this your first time gardening?

—Yes, this is our first time gardening, and we're excited to learn and grow.

00:17Spring has arrived in rural southern Japan.

00:48We introduce ourselves and our countryside home in Japan.

01:08Our goal is to restore the abandoned garden to its former beauty.

02:31Gardening creates opportunities to socialize and interact with our neighbors.

06:50We share our progress and challenges in restoring the garden.

09:37We explore local cuisine and recipes during rainy days.

10:41We plant lavender and flowers to add a personal touch to the garden.

12:30We look forward to the ongoing journey of transforming our garden.