Broccoli and Brussel Sprouts

I planted my first row in my veggie garden today. I didn't do a great job with the prep this year so we'll see how we do...

The tulips and daffodils are done for the season. I don't have a whole lot in the way of flowers in my garden right now. I think I need to invest in some more early to mid spring bloomers.

The shrubs on the north side of the steps are really doing well. But the ones on the south side of the steps are barely even alive. Not sure what to do about that. I'm thinking about moving some of the shrubs that are around on the side of the house out to the front, but I'm not sure that would do any good. The problem with the front of the house is that the south front is just about full sun and the north side is most definitely partial shade. So to make the landscaping perfectly symetrical is impossible. So I think I need to start planning based on balance instead.

I'm figuring out that a gardeners work is never done.

I need to go out and see if there is any new growth on the berry vines that I planted now that we've had a good rain.

I do have some lillies that are growing on the north side of the house, but very slowly. I'm not sure if they will ever put blooms on. They were given to me by a friend that never got around to planting them last year.

I may get a bunch of bulbs from our new neighbor. They are bulldozing the old owners raised beds!!! Sad! But I'll end up with lots of transplants if I want them. So this week I may spend some time seeing what all I can get moved. I figure they die at least I tried to save them before the recking ball so to speak.