Helen Atthowe of http://www.veganicpermaculture.com talks about using winter annuals as a lving mulch. In this case, field penny cress – Thlaspi arvense. It grows in the late fall or early spring and then, conveniently dies for the summer growing season,
New Shade Structure
The new shade structure / picnic table is up and ready for lunches & potlucks, thanks to Norma and her volunteers.