Well we did it - today the plot was finished and ready for planting. We made that paper plan a reality today by using landscaping stakes and twine to mark off the walkways. I read that it was important to have walkways so that you don't compact the soil the plants will be searching for nutrients in and so that you don't spend money on soil amendments for areas where there aren't even plants. Next we amended the soil where they lettuce and arugula was to be planted. After that we cut and laid down biodegradable weed blocking mats/paper. Supposedly these will block weeds from growing but allow our veggies to grow and at the end of the season you can just work it back into the soil. Finally we planted the lettuce and arugula. *Note: The strange looking space leftover in the arugula patch is for subsequent plantings. We plan to plant some more in 3 weeks.*

That weed blocking paper sure makes our garden look silly. Hope it works. And we hope this garden grows some veggies because right now it looks fairly ridiculous.