That's so true, about it feeling like a chore. I can just imagine the damsons, howe I miss them. And strawberries in a British summer...I think Jarrah hated gardening for a long time - probably still does - because of being forced to pull his weight out there when he was young. Still, he doesn't get tired of the fruit that feeds his belly! And I think one day he'll have more of an appreciation, especially if he ever moves out of the city. It might just take him a while.
How nice to have those memories.