I caught him doing this one the other day when he was laying the floor tiles in the bathroom and I just had to share it.

Look at these pretty pinky flowers that popped up!.OK, we do have some actual veggies growing this year, but only very few so far.. One success is the pumpkins.

Last year by this time, I’d already replanted them thrice because of the bugs that were eating them to the ground.This year, one shot and it looks like we’re good to go..er..grow!.That extra thick weedy patch down the center is where we’re going to put the path.

More black plastic covered with some mulch is the plan!.Edit: I should clarify that after those 2-3 years, the black plastic is coming off to hopefully reveal lots of sad and smothered weeds…and great soil!

We’re not just going to plant over top like they do with that landscaping fabric.

Been there, doesn’t work.. Judging by how well the plasticky side of our garden seems to be doing in the weed department, I’m a little tempted to create plastic paths down the centers of all of our rows in the future just to prevent having to weed so much.How to Use Salt to Control Your Weeds.

(this is kind of an update on this post that goes a little more in depth).The Very Best Homemade Ant Killer.

5 Uses for Coffee Grounds in Your Garden.Super Awesome Homemade Carpet Cleaner and Deodorizer.