Thanks for asking about the garden layout changes. I decided to move the raised beds to the south side of the yard where they get more consistent sunlight throughout the day. The old spot near the fence was shaded by the maple tree for nearly half the afternoon, and the tomatoes really struggled last season. I rebuilt three beds using cedar this time, each about four feet by eight feet, and added a drip irrigation system running off a timer so watering stays consistent even when work gets busy. The soil mix I settled on is equal parts topsoil, compost, and coarse sand with a bit of worm castings mixed in. I planted the cool-weather crops a few weeks ago and they are coming along nicely

The peppers and eggplants will go in after the last expected frost date passes. I also put in a small herb spiral near the kitchen door with rosemary, thyme, oregano, and chives which should be convenient for cooking. Still deciding whether to trellis the cucumbers vertically or let them sprawl this year. If the weather stays steady I think it will be a productive season without too much extra maintenance required