This garden was started end of May, 2010, as a demonstration project to show part of the process of converting lawn to gardens.  Specifically, Jim Smith used sheet-mulching (aka lasagna gardening), where layering of cardboard, newspaper and straw and/or alfalfa hay initiates a process of transformation.  Visitors can see the difference this system made in just three months in before and after areas.  In connection with this, Jim plans to discuss the ideas behind a soil biological process called the “soil food web”  with anyone interested.  He tells us, “I will also show how to integrate composting into a garden, give advice on the use of organic amendments, and offer ideas for inter-planting.” Note: Compost bins will also be for sale at this site.