Grow Baby Grow

This is the first spring in our own house. One year in an apartment. Four years in a townhouse. And now, going on four months in a house. With a yard. With gardens (well that's a stretch). More like patches of dry dirt here and there with some weeds and crab grass. I know it is nearing the end of May but we've had one heckova cold and snowy Spring, keeping the ground hard. I am learning the yard and when and where the sun hits it during the day. I definitely feel like I need more plants that need sun as we don't have any trees yet :( In due time. Hostas are always a safe fallback- although I know they don't do the best with max sun. I want a bunch of rose bushes. All grouped together. In madness. Blooming like crazy and rubbing it in your face. Lilacs too. You can't beat that scent. So simple, yet luscious. And maybe, just maybe some easy vegetables. And, of course, I would love to indulge my kids (and myself) with strawberries. I might get a little crazy tomorrow and drag myself and the three little ones to the nursery. I'll pack candy for the trip...