Empowering Self-Reliance and Sustainable Living & Microbiomes
Empowering Self-Reliance and Sustainable Living & Microbiomes
From the moment I first stepped into a forest as a child, I knew I was destined for a life intertwined with nature’s mysteries. My parents often joked that I was more plant than human, as I spent countless hours exploring the woods, collecting leaves, and observing the intricate dance …
Gardening is more than just planting seeds and watching them grow. It’s about becoming a keen observer of nature’s intricate dance. When you step into your garden, you’re not just tending to plants; you’re entering a complex ecosystem teeming with life and governed by natural laws that have been perfected …
While setting out to write the Soil Microbiome and Regenerative Gardening course (and book), I reflect on my journey as a gardener and ponder where we are as a species. The care and attention invested in creating a garden worthy of the future feels poignant. What world will our children …
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This is an excerpt from the Soil Microbiome Regenerative Gardening online course Cover crops play a crucial role in regenerative gardening by keeping the soil vibrant and protected during periods of dormancy or low productivity. Home gardeners, similar to industrial farmers, benefit greatly from covering their soil with either mulch …
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Let’s take a closer look at the overall process of decomposition of dead plant and animal tissue. The tiniest single-celled microbes, like any living thing, need to eat. What they prefer to consume is organic matter—anything that was once alive or, in the case of some pathogenic microbes, still alive. …