There, an hour or two extra sleep helped tremendously - I feel downright perky... shudder.

I'd mentioned the first year or two in terms of plants, I'd thrown in everything but the kitchen sink. That never turns out as nicely as you want. Instead, the garden looks cluttered & the eye doesn't know where to go next. It's not calming, especially when damned near every plant succeeds.

They shouldn't have as I have rather bizarre conditions. First, the main border faces...

Gardeners are like sports fans - always looking ahead to the new season & this is no exception. I'm hoping for a banner year in the garden for several reasons. First - I've given up on the round bed & fence line border at the other end of the complex. It's a good distance from MY door, too tough to get water too & frankly - too much like work. I don't mind work but this is supposed to be fun not gulag level labour. Instead, I'm going to focus on MY building where the west corner of the...