I seem to never get the cold crops right - I fail every year at cabbage and cauliflower. I think I’m planting them too late for zone 8,
At least my collards and romaine lettuce are doing ok.
My asparagus is also year three but I can’t find them through the weeds, ugh!
I am in a mad rush now to shred my goat litter to put on the garden so DH can till… he refuses to till the straw, so I bought a leaf shredder to break it down which I hope will do the trick.
Then I have to plant the rest of the warm weather crops - hoping GA has made up its mind whether it is spring or summer.
I am taking care of my FIL with dementia here, on hospice now, which means quick trips to the garden while he naps and checking cameras every few minutes. This is a challenging year for us in so many ways.
God Bless You for taking good care of your FIL - not an easy task. I took care of my Dad for 12 years; he had dementia and a whole host of other health issues. It was no fun, but we muddled through. The last two years he was in care because his medical needs were beyond my physical capabilities and medical expertise.
Make sure to ask for help when YOU need it! Call your local ADRC; they helped me in SO many ways through the years. Free help if your FIL qualifies.
This link is out of Atlanta, but they most likely have smaller offices in your own county (parish).