<h1 class="page-title">November 2025</h1>

The Rogue Little Microbe

There once was a little, beautiful microbe who decided to go alone. She had lived her existence within a vast and intricate field that was coded ancestrally and environmentally, shaped long before her and sustained by forces she did not create yet depended upon completely. Water moved steadily through mineral …

What Weeders Know

When a garden begins to mature, the whole feeling of the place changes. Perennials settle in and claim their spots. Annuals slip between them, filling the open spaces with color and food. The soil is no longer naked and exposed. It is shaded, held, protected. Life returns in layers. Birds, …

Healing Diabetes Naturally: A Rising Need in Ecuador

Diabetes is no longer a rare condition. It is now one of the most common health struggles in Ecuador and across the world. Around 589 million adults worldwide live with diabetes, which means almost one in every nine people. The number is expected to continue rising, especially in developing countries. …

Becoming Living Ground Part One

The Beginning of Living Ground Sometimes you do not set out to build a project. Sometimes a project builds you. Living Ground did not begin with a clear plan or a grand design. It began with an ache for self-reliance, a longing to live closer to the land, and a …

Welcome toThe Grounded Path.

These writings are my field notes from a life spent learning self-reliance. They grow out of the daily work of building Living Ground in the mountains of Ecuador, where soil, microbes, gardens, food, and community are not ideas but lived practice. Some posts explore the living soil beneath our feet and the microbial worlds that support plants, food, and human health. Others wander into herbs, fermentation, garden experiments, mistakes, and small discoveries that appear along the way. Many are reflections on the work of trying to live closer to the rhythms of land and life. Self-reliance, as I have come to understand it, is not about standing alone. It is about remembering our place inside living systems that connect soil, plants, microbes, animals, and people. This space is a collection of field notes. A record of the work, the questions, the failures, and the quiet successes that come from building something real with the earth, and perhaps a small window into the life behind it.

About Me

Hi! I'm Leisha

I am an author and educator who focuses on holistic health, sustainable gardening, and the microbiome. I’ve written extensive guides such as 'The Secret Garden' and 'Microbial Morsels and Culinary Crafting,' and I run Living Ground, a living site dedicated to self-reliance and natural health practices. Through books, courses, and hands-on projects, I empower others to embrace sustainable living and achieve better health.

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