Empowering Self-Reliance and Sustainable Living & Microbiomes
Empowering Self-Reliance and Sustainable Living & Microbiomes
There is a presence in the garden that does not announce itself loudly. She does not climb or sprawl with wild ambition. She doesn’t need to. Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis, grows with quiet purpose, humming with a bright lemony scent that drifts across the garden like laughter on a breeze. …
In this article, I explore the intricate relationships between the soil microbiome, plants, and human health. Through recent discoveries and personal experience, I share how restoring healthy soil is about more than adding microbes, it is about rebuilding the living terrain itself. Together we are learning that the health of …
I can feel it … the pulse of something long planted, now pushing its way to the surface. The Living Ground Store and Café is almost ready to open. And standing here, on this edge between what has been vision and what is becoming reality, I’m carrying a thousand stories …
In creating the Living Ground Project, my vision revolves around self-reliance and a profound sense of responsibility for the state of our world, our soils, and our fellow humans. Imagine a community where we share tools and knowledge that empower us to be self-sufficient, where we come together to dismantle …
Exploring the Intersection of Ayurveda and the Human Microbiome: A Personal Journey Many years ago, I had the privilege of studying Ayurveda with Dr. Lad Vasant, an experience that profoundly shifted my understanding of health and healing. This transformative moment echoed a similar epiphany I had while studying the Soil …
except from the Human Microbiome Course Manual 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 yet, but you will understand …
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 …
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 …
Picture this: you’re sitting at your kitchen table, a small microscope in front of you. With a tiny prick of your finger, you place a drop of blood on a slide and peer through the lens. Suddenly, you’re transported into a mesmerizing world of swirling cells, each one telling a …
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 …