Herbs: Plotting a bio-intensive garden?, 1 by zhinu

zhinu wrote:
Here's a picture of my basic plotting map. The lenght on this picture is more or less 38' on the sides 39' top and bottom. The soil currently sucks, so I need to do something about that, it's currently very sandy. Full morning sun on the herb garden, left side of map. Though if I want shade plants the thin side area is partial to full shade. Wind is generally moderate, shouldn't be a problem for the plants being up against the house and blocked somewhat by the fences, but the yard does sometimes get heavy winds. No wind breaks in the area (clear cut housing complex) and we get a couple wind storms a year. Plants need to be able to deal with wet soil for extended periods of time, I live in WA, but I'd like to not have to water constantly. I'm willing to do some in containers if that would be better suited.