What a delightful post! I love all the gardens you have, and the plans for the front sound great. I'm glad you're able to have help (big and small). I gave up on gardening this summer. Maybe next year. I've kept my inside plants alive, at least. That's something. ;)
I'm hoping that the front is going to work out... it's always nice to have plans in your head, but sometimes the real result isn't quite what you expected. The front is also less sunny, so I guess we really have to think about that as well....