Empowering Self-Reliance and Sustainable Living & Microbiomes
Empowering Self-Reliance and Sustainable Living & Microbiomes
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, …
Pilgrimage usually brings to mind sacred paths across continents, places where saints left traces of miracles behind them. My pilgrimage has stayed closer to the ground. It has taken place in the living experiment of the Project site, a journey fueled by a clear vision and an unclear route. I …
As a child I never thought of the pomegranate tree as medicine. For me it was play. I would crush the red seeds and paint my lips and cheeks with their juice, pretending I had lipstick and blush. It was silly, but I remember how the color stained my skin …
Alfalfa has always struck me as a bridge between the earth and the body, a plant that works as hard beneath the soil as it does within our cells. When I walk through my gardens scattered with alfalfa plants, I see the familiar green leaves and tender stalks that the …
In the quiet of an Ecuadorian night, while you sleep, a bustling army marches across your garden. Small, coordinated, and persistent, ants can strip a plant of its leaves, harvest every fallen crumb, and carry more weight than their own bodies without you noticing until the damage is done. For …
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 …
Soil is far more than the foundation beneath our feet; it’s an intricate, dynamic ecosystem essential for life on land. A recent study shines a light on the pivotal roles of soil microarthropods, highlighting how these tiny creatures foster essential processes such as nutrient cycling and pest suppression, which deeply …
The microbial world is an unimaginably diverse landscape, teeming with organisms that play a fascinating array of roles in both agriculture and human health. Contrary to traditional beliefs, not all microbes are harmful; in fact, many are critical allies in maintaining the health of our crops and our bodies. To …
Understanding transpiration and the concept of a “soil sponge” is key to preventing fires and maintaining climate balance. Transpiration, where plants release water vapor into the air, acts like a natural air conditioner. This added moisture helps keep the area cooler and plants more hydrated, lowering the chance of fires …