"April showers bring May flowers that bloom in June. " 

Especially if you plan it that way.  My yard and a neighbor's that I designed 5 years ago are the only gardens on my street with Spring bulbs and Spring blooming shrubs. 

This is my front garden this morning in the rain.

I gave a little talk today at Winestyles in Woodridge.  The get together centered on educating people about Community Supported Agriculture( C.S.A) and the importance of locally grown fresh produce in our lives.  My talk focused on Cottage Gardening as a means for the space & time challenged suburbanite to incorporate growing some herbs and veggies in their perennial borders.  A good time was had by all.