Yes I think starting a raised bed garden this spring is a good plan. The soil in that corner by the fence gets good afternoon sun and drains well after rain. I would suggest building the frame about three feet wide so you can reach the middle from either side. Cedar boards work well and last several seasons without treatment. You might want to lay down cardboard first to smother the grass underneath and then fill with a mix of topsoil and compost. For early crops peas and spinach do well in cooler weather and then you can switch to tomatoes and peppers once the nights stay warm. A drip line on a timer would save you from having to water by hand every morning. I have extra seeds for basil and zucchini if you want them.

Also consider putting a small trellis at the north end for climbing beans or cucumbers. That will give you vertical growing space and make harvesting easier. You can start seeds indoors about six weeks before the last frost date for your area.

I wanted to follow up on your question about reorganizing the hallway closet shelves. The adjustable brackets you ordered should arrive by Thursday and I think the best approach is to remove everything first and sort into three piles: keep donate and relocate. Measure the height of your boot trays and hanging coats before setting the shelf heights. The top shelf can go at seventy-two inches which gives room for seasonal items in bins. The middle section at forty-eight inches works for folded blankets and everyday bags. If you install a small hook strip on the inside of the door that gives you extra space for umbrellas and dog leashes without crowding the shelves. Make sure to use wall anchors if you are going into drywall because the weight of coats and boots adds up quickly. I have a label maker you can borrow for the bins if that helps keep everything organized long term.

Let me know if you want me to come over Saturday morning to help with the heavy lifting and shelf installation. It should only take a couple hours once we have the layout figured out.