Okay, I finally figured out how to embed a slideshow. Next, I’ll learn to spell. I would have loved to include the diagrams I have of the garden beds but 1) that’s really time consuming and 2) honestly I didn’t refer to my diagrams as much as I did to my notebook. My notebook is vital for tracking what has been planted: where, when, and its performance. The diagrams are good for planning in January to help remind me of the spaces available.
 
Also, a colleague at Urban Sprouts, Mary Ann, suggested that next time I plant an indigenous garden for Thanksgiving. That is a fantastic idea! I was so sad to have missed this year’s Indigenous Permaculture Seed Saving Conference. After reading about Clayton Brascoupe’s garden in the excellent book The Earth Knows My Name, I was really inspired to experiment with native seeds. The book, by the way, is a series of stories of identity and heritage preservation through ethnic gardens in the U.S. Great stuff!