Woodrow's Permaculture Garden System

Hi,wondering if anyone using Linda Woodrow's mandala system can tell me what they do with the area around the pond. In her book it appears as a garden bed but she doesn't explain what she plants there. Am just in the planning and designing stages and want to employ her system as fully as possible. Many thanks. Am based in Tasmania.

MEG: I've tried her system and planted perennial plants around the central pond - especially herbs. These give cover to the frogs and other critters attracted to the pond. You could also try perennial veges.