well, eventually it will decompose.
the 'green' stuff just heats it up faster.
And turning the pile speeds things up, mixing the outsides of the pile inside, etc.
But who has time anymore!
Don't get discouraged: getting a garden going takes time. I wish I had the garden my Grandma had, but...
In terms of produce gardening, you might have to look into some of the native american ways of farming arid climates.
grain lasts a year at least - if stored properly.
I am sure you can get about anything these days, but it'll cost you (S&H at least)
when you grow corn you have to consider it is wind pollinated, so you have to grow a block vs long rows.
while I am a tree hugger, I am not too worried about 'normal' seeds vs organic. I mean the production should be more caring of Mother Earth, but the seeds themselves are a small portion of...