This sounds very interesting, can't wait to read about the details of this fast-composting mulch-planting method. And I LOVE the idea of adopting one of your plants! I'll send the SBD over to you right away. Question is what plant shall it be? Since both @pennsif and @whoesomeroots asked for a squash type, I'd like to continue with something that could be a good companion to them: Do you have any nice variety of corn? Some blue corn would be great, but whatever strikes your fancy. Popcorn? Then you'd only need some beans to complete the three sisters. You are going to plant them together, aren't you?