Twist and Shout

So I started to weed the garden today. An hour and a half, and I didn't even finish half of the job! I assumed it would be a lot faster to do, but each weed is stubbornly rooted to the root control fabric. Thus, my current goal is to still clear out the weeds so I can start gardening. I still have a large area highly concentrated with weeds and a plot of soil overgrown with mint to take on. Many sections are also littered with leaves.

I encountered 2 spiders, 2 roly polies, 1 giant moth, and several ants. I heard buzzing sounds twice next to my ear too. I don't mind looking at creepy crawlers on the television, but I can't stand to look at them in real life. Especially moths! Well, the roly polies and ants are alright, but the others send a shiver down my spine. I didn't realize how many critters I'd find gardening. The funny thing is, A Bug's Life is my favorite Pixar movie. And hey, "Beatles" are a type of insect too!


 "Garding requires lots of water —most of it in the form of perspiration." - Lou Erickson

You say goodbye and I say hello

My 20% Project will be to make a thriving vegetable/fruit garden. My blog, Sgt. Pepper's Gardening Club, is named after The Beatles' album and song, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band." Why did I choose this name? First off, The Beatles are fantastic. Second, I'm planning on growing a variety of peppers. And lastly, what's a garden without some "Beatles?"

 Things that I will be posting weekly include:

• What I've accomplished thus far
• Highlights of the week
• My next goals
• And more!

So far, as you can see, I've started a blog to document my process. My next goal is to remove the weeds that have flourished for many months. They've grown in between the decorative rocks and now mirror a lawn. My dad and I first started the summer in the summer of 2011, but it hasn't been properly looked after. The mint plant has taken over almost entirely one section of soil, and the basil has disappeared completely. This time around, I would like a greater variety of plants. We tried to grow some carrots before, but that didn't work out. Hopefully with more research, the garden will become a haven for bunny rabbits!