A really grape day, part II

This evening we finished the grape jelly project. Only time (or at least a much cooler product) will tell whether it set up enough, but we know for certain that it tastes good. And does anything else really matter?

In other news, if you have ever seen our weedy side yard, you may know that we are trying to think of ways to eliminate the mowing/landscaping issues we have there. What do you think of this? My friend's grapes have me inspired-- though for something simpler than the project described, I'm sure.