So, while preparing the garden by digging up the thatch of weeds and cutting down overgrown evergreens, I've encountered much cat excrement. Not a pleasant experience. I've been reading posts on repellant, but anyone know how to deodorize?

For now, I plan on covering the open soil with weed-block, but all that stinky stuff baking underneath...

Your fruits sound good! I've got blueberries and raspberries that I just planted this year. But yes, things are expensive getting started and I don't have a car either. I rented a car last month to go to the Bronx compost giveback. Last year, I hauled the compost from the Brooklyn compost giveback on the subway! If you can rent a car, I'd recommend going in the Fall if they have an event. The compost is free and gorgeous.

I've lusted over the low cost compost bin and free compost, but have no way of getting them home. Maybe call car service on site. Hmmm, if it were closer to Bay Ridge.