On Tue, 13 May 2008 13:26:37 -0400, "tstovall"
wrote:

I'm wondering where to retire. It would have to be in a location where
housing prices are not outa this world, like San Diego, etc. But I also want
a place that I can grow wonderful vegetables most of the year. Even if that
means in a northern state with season extensions and a greenhouse. Or the
deep south. or, what's your thoughts on climate and taxes!!!? Don't vege's
taste better with less taxes?
~tom


Check the more rural areas in the south east. We live in the Piedmont
region of North Carolina, in the county. The house and 3 acres cost
us just over $300,000. It is a brick house with 3 BR, 2 1/2 bath,
living room, dining room, family room, large kitchen and full
basement. Taxes are $2,500 a year. Electricity is not too bad, we
pay about $.07/KWH. We have a well and septic system.

We have 4 seasons. Last frost is somewhere between 4-15 and 5-1.
First frost is about 11-1. It is cold enough in the winter for fruit
trees. I find that the only time I am not working in or preparing for
the garden are November, December and January. By February I am
starting seeds in the greenhouse. By the middle of March I am setting
out the cool weather crops -- cabbage, broccoli, peas etc. The
broccoli is starting to develop heads, the cabbage is heading. I
picked some beets yesterday and have been picking broccoli rabe for a
few days. The asparagus season is over for the year and strawberries
are ripe. I just finished setting out my tomato plants, but I started
late this year. I will be picking them from July until late October.

Not exactly year around, but pretty good. In fact, I really
appreciate the winter rest period.
--
Susan N.

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