lasagna garden, first attempt...

lasagna gardening gets it's name from all of the layers that you make as you build the bed.  the number of layers depends on how deep you want the bed to be and the general rule of thumb is to use 4 parts "brown" material to 1 part "green".  the layers can be almost anything; leaves, grass clippings, straw, compost, pine needles, the list goes on.  remember that if you use manure, it should be composted or if it is not, place it under the paper layer to prevent wed growth and as always, manure is considered a "green" product.  Patricia Lanza gave this information to all who attended the first annual lunch and lecture series of the Davidson County Master Gardeners Association on April 19, 2008 in Nashville but it is available in her books on the subject