permaculture

[Morguena@aol.com]

Hello All,
 
I am planning to create guilds around the two beautiful mature ash trees in  
the center of the yard.  Right now, they're circled by a variety of   herbs 
and have hops (which aren't particularly flourishing climbing around and  
over 
some funky garden 'decor' of old cut birch trees.  
 
I'd appreciate any suggestions that you can give.  The trees are about  60 
years old, sited on a 1/12 south/west facing slope.  We are generally  zone 
five, although the southmost ash micro climate is zone 6  I am also  working 
on 
crop extension for the annuals we feed ourselves with, and since the  ashes 
so 
thoughfully foliate in May and shed in September, I think  theres  potential 
for extended season crops around them.  Ideas?   Experiences?  Suggestions?
 
Thanks so much,
 
Rebecca
 
Reconstructing Eden
Sustainable Suburban Agriculture
Andover MA