winter projects, small and big

backyard in transition, again

small projects for the winter:
+ finish E's night-lamp

+ build bookshelf for E's room

+ build two frames and hang pictures in E's room

+ close back area ceiling hole/attic access (it's been open for 4+ years, blowing down col)

+ fix C's grandmother's lamp

+ hem curtains

+ buy new sheets!

big project for this weekend:

+ backyard revamp version #1028 (to create a more child-friendly play area) which includes:

+ leveling out dirt area and removing excess dirt

+ digging large holes for planting

+ creating "natural barrier" along retaining wall with large rosemary plants

+ moving vegetable boxes**

Any winter gardeners out there? What edibles can we still plant?

**the vegetable garden was woefully neglected during the summer and fall. we're scaling back from  the 2 small and 1 large box system we had going and trying to plant more realistically and efficiently. any tips?