Mid - End of Aug. 2008:

Rye and Alfalfa are "mowed but clumps of Alfalfa are allowed to grow.  The soil in the planting beds is loosened and turned over to disrupt the roots, mix in the cut rye and alfalfa and kill the rye.  About 1/2" of composted cow manure is mixed in the upper layer of the soil beds, a small amount of "greensand" is sprinkled on the soil, one application of compost tea brew is applied to all 7 growing beds, 5 dozen night crawler worms are split and added to the 7 beds and a thin layer of chopped maple leaves are placed on the top of the soil.  Loose lying plastic covers the above concoction to retain moisture, encourage decomposing and "mellowing" and occasional watering is done.  The sun is still not shining very far into the greenhouse so the beds are still shaded and cooler temperatures are easier to obtain when all the bottom vents are left open 24 hours a day.