Empowering Self-Reliance and Sustainable Living & Microbiomes
Empowering Self-Reliance and Sustainable Living & Microbiomes
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 …
Recently, our local community in Vilcabamba, Ecuador, has been hit with a nasty chest infection that’s been especially tough on the kids. Picture our schools here—mostly open-air classrooms nestled in the valley, surrounded by lush greenery and mountain air. With this latest infection, many children have been diagnosed with bronchitis, …
When I was 30, I had the opportunity to visit my parents in South Africa, and I encountered a mountain-top experience that left a lasting imprint on my heart. Standing before the majestic Drakensberg mountains, I was enveloped by the joy of a breathtaking view, with flowering trees adding vibrant …
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 …
Nasturtium—a flower vibrant with color and bursting with more than meets the eye—has been a singular staple in my gardening journey. To pluck a nasturtium bloom and add it to the daily salad feels almost indulgent, like sprinkling a dash of living sunshine into each meal. Over time, I grew …
Every time I step into the kitchen and glimpse the sage jar, I am reminded of its deeply embedded place in our family’s culinary roots. Sage, with its earthy and robust personality, adorned our holiday dishes, stealing the show with its pungent, aromatic presence in the stuffing by the Thanksgiving …
Cilantro—known by some as coriander and by others as Chinese parsley—often finds itself at the center of a lively culinary debate. My journey with cilantro began in my Canadian childhood, where it was more of an aromatic whisper than the bold, vibrant presence it is in my life today. In …
Mexican Tarragon, or “Tagetes lucida,” is like a vibrant thread woven into the rich tapestry of Mexican culture and spirituality. Unlike its more common cousins—French and Russian Tarragon—this hardy herb thrives in warm climates, exuding a charismatic personality that’s both bold and welcoming. Encountering Mexican Tarragon is like meeting an …
Mint, with its lush green leaves and unmistakable aroma, is far more than just a garnish on your dessert plate or a refreshing hint in your mojito. This fascinating plant has a colorful history and an array of uses that will surely capture your curiosity and palate. Imagine a time …