Well, I finally planted the plants that we got this weekend, and now things are starting to look springy. Gerberas and liriope and some grassy spikes as well as a butterfly bush in the front, as well as some potted zinnias, and of course my ever-growing collection of herbs. It's so nice to have some bright growing things at last. And as soon as this solar panel project is complete (ie, when the electrician figures out how to hook it all up), I can get some veggies into the ground.