While there are a ton of indoor projects to get done, my main focus this year is to get the backyard in a place where I can really relax. I have plans to build a small 10x14 floating deck where I can comfortably sit on my computer and work outside while Emma runs around the backyard barking at all the trucks that pass by. I also plan on building two garden beds and a bunch of veggies and fruit to last me all summer. I grew two small tomato plants last year and I loved having fresh tomatoes for salsa and pasta, so why not go all out this year? The beds will be placed on the south side of the yard between the house and the garage. They will also be connected by a trellis to grow some climbing plants that will create a little “entrance” to the yard. I’m incredibly excited and can’t wait to get started!

Included are photos of the backyard last summer, my tomato plants, the compost tumbler I just bought, the 2d render of my backyard plans, and the Google sheet I spent hours on planning all the different plants for the garden beds.