Have a look.

This is a small plot of red, clay-full Kichijoji soil supporting a semi-successful attempt at growing grass and some other decorative foliage.

We have also grown herbs (basil, cilantro, dill, thyme) as well as tomatoes & hot peppers. All did well until late summer when hungry grasshoppers, caterpillars and other garden denizens had a proper feast and did their best to decimate or modest garden.

This year, as part of a course in sustainability, I have decided to try and bring back a balance, wholeness and wildness to this small walled plot. First we must bring back the worms! After that...What's going to happen? Wait...and read on!