I created a whole new garden bed up front in about an hour or so.  It’s adjacent to the little garden with the arch, with the front walk in between.

I layered cardboard, sticks, leaves, and compost soil from the open pile, and watered it in.  It has the cedar in the middle, and the mini-rose on the corner, so far.  Instant garden!  Eventually I want to screen the open side with plants or a trellis with vines, so it will be a private space when you enter.  I’ll add more organic material as able, and plants.

It was amusing to watch each kid walk right by it and not even notice it.  It’s partially hidden by a big bush.  Finally I showed it to Y, who was somewhat interested.