Getting Ready for Spring

Had a great harvest of broccoli, cauliflower and carrots over the winter. Now I'm planting 2 year old asparagus crowns (Jersey Giant) and Purple Mountain Majesty potatoes. Failed at potatoes last year so I'm trying a different variety to see what happens. I'm also planting scallions today. And weeding. Lots and lots of weeding. Why do weeds do so well in the winter? Ack!