Two years ago we attempted a “Back to Eden” garden. We painstakingly laid down layers of cardboard. Covered the cardboard with no less than 10 inches of wood chips. And, it was glorious...for the first season. By harvest time, I began to have my doubts. Weeds began to peek through all of our hard work. Thistle. Horsetail. And, the like. Last year, I had major surgery and it was a continuous contest to see who would thrive: me, my precious veggies or the weeds. More than once I left my garden hot faced and teary-eyed in frustration not just over the weeds but because of my physical inadequacies. This year. We unlisted the help of friends and pulled it all out (except the beds). Next, we will lay ground cloth/weed block and replace the chips. Hopefully, this will take care of the weeds. My physical abilities? That’s another story and one I will have to keep pressing through. #backtoedengarden #woodchips #gardenseason #seedlings #growyourown #breastcancer #rheumatoidarthritis #thrive https://www.instagram.com/p/B_siPEmAUk3/?igshid=1cq7pw0eehavc
