This is what the yard looked like last year. We have grand plans to remove a lot of grass from the perimeter and fill it with perennials and shrubs.
The large tree on the left has been removed; poor thing was improperly pruned to death by the previous owners. We are also removing the small, oddly shaped shrub that is not letting the sun assist in my composting efforts.

Since the insert image does not seem to be working, here are some of the lovely things I hope to grow in the garden this year. Last year was more about waiting to see what was already here and now we can move forward with bigger plans. Namely, adding vegetables to the mix. J has picked out a selection that includes beets, kohlrabi, lettuce, snap peas, tomatoes, various herbs and carrots. Who knows what else we will end up with but we are both looking forward to snacking in the back yard. 

Adventures in Zone 2b

Last year, I bought a house which means I have a lot of dirt to dig around in. Zone 2-3 poses some unique gardening challenges; air as dry as the Sahara, cool nights and a dismally short growing season. Stand by for photos from my suburban garden.