Second check in!

past: So I've been watering the onions still, and they're taking to the soil quite well! Stalks are nice and large ^-^

Present: I planted two potatoes! Due to some controversy online as to the correct way to plant and grow them, I planted one whole and cut the other in two before planting. Because the plot is quite nondescript, I've placed a marker over it so no confusion is had as to the potatoes' resting spot.

Future: I think I'll stick with this many plots for now, as I don't even know if these will grow. I'm going to keep an eye out for weeds now, as my plots are the only spots in the backyard without a tarp over the ground.

Project Begins! (sorta)

Past: During the past week I focused on preparing a piece of my backyard for planting. It was difficult because we had a tarp underneath our bark dust and once. Once was beneath that I had to remove the packed clay and replace it with usable soil so the plants would actually grow. I have two areas prepared, about two feet from one another.

Present: I have two large store bought onions with which I will begin my garden. I've made sure my family knows to not bother the plants while they chop down the trees lining our fence (long story). I'm worried that the soil I put in won't make up for the clay surrounding the plot and that it may result in my plants not being able to grow properly.

Future: I'm searching for a simple plant to place in my second lot so that weeds don't take over. I don't want anything too complicated because I'm new to this whole gardening thing. Afterwards I plan on trying to sell my friends on the idea of making gardens of their own!