I've been thumbing through the catalogues since they arrived in January and I'm ready to place an order. I haven't gardened in a few years due to time constraints and ill health but this year I'm ready! Last year I did a garden design for a local church; I can't wait to see how the new garden fills out this year.

Tinker, where in NJ are you? I'm just outside Philadelphia and our snow has disappeared. The warmer temperature is encouraging. Spring really is on its way. Next month is the Philadelphia Flower Show – just what we gardeners need at this time of year.