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The Solution is inside the Problem

Permaculture, a philosophy rooted in sustainability and ecological harmony, offers a profound perspective on problem-solving: the problem is often the solution itself. This principle challenges conventional thinking by suggesting that by deeply understanding and embracing the challenges we face, we can uncover innovative paths forward. Central to this concept is …

We Are Distrupting Nature

This article is taken from a section of the Human Microbiome Course This is one of my favorite stories because you know the story. You already know what I’m going to tell you… I’m just going to bring it to your attention. Some of the words you might not understand …

Gardening Wisdom

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 …

A Gardeners Hope

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 …

As a Gardener – Some Lessons I Have Learned

As a gardener, I’ve come to realize that nature offers profound lessons in harmony and balance. Every element in an ecosystem tends to its own needs while contributing to the whole. This realization has deepened my understanding of ecology and the intricate relationships within the natural world around me. The …

Nitrogen Race – The Dark Side of Fertilizers

The Dark Side of Fertilizers Fertilizers, whether chemical or natural, are often touted as essential for boosting plant growth, but they can be quite harmful to the environment and our long-term agricultural health. Both types provide an immediate influx of nutrients, yet they disrupt the natural cycles in the soil …

Understanding Nature: The Key to Our Future

Understanding Nature: The Key to Our Future Our world, both above and below ground, operates under the fundamental laws of nature, underscoring the intricate interconnectedness that sustains life. These laws, which govern physics, chemistry, and biology, shape the existence of living organisms and their continuous struggle to maintain life. In …

The Role of Cover Crops in Regenerative Gardening

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 …

Fire Restoration Thoughts

  Like many places in the world, our local area has experience and rash of crazy and intense fires threatening the living ground of our nature and soil.  Prevention work is important.    One local solution is to pipe waters from our local national forest, the Podocarpus.   Living Ground feels …