Inspired by Julie's visit and emboldened by the sunshine, I went out to clear away some of the mess from last year. I was rewarded with a peek at what's coming up ... just in time for a cold snap this weekend.

There was the wintergreen, staying as bright as it's supposed to.

The first shoots of the soon-to-be inedible sorrel I mentioned last week. I'm planning to harvest its first leaves for salad before I pull it out to replace with currant bushes.

Oh, and look - some perky German thyme from RWP last year. This is making a roast chicken more and more likely this weekend.

And as I was looking at the bare dirt, I had the sudden thought that I have no idea what is going on with it. Julie, should I get it tested? What should I do next to prep it?