Regenerative Soil

Wood chips in garden beds covering soil can be a game-changer. The goal is to help mimic the natural cycle of leaves and small branches littering the floor and re-feeding the soil. The advantages are: - Holds water by reducing evaporation, limiting sun exposure. - Keeps soils cooler. - Blocks sunlight from weeds, blocking their ability to thrive. - Prevents soil compaction. - Provides food for fungi and microbiology - Reduces erosion from heavy rain or hail.

Lactobacillus (LABs) are tiny rod-shaped bacteria found in ferments. I captured LABs and yeast using a rice-wash water method in early spring, and just expanded it out to 40 gallons today. Lactobacillus and yeast have a symbiotic relationship, allowing them both to survive in anaerobic fermentations. Here are some microscope views of the LABs. It's diluted quite a bit, but still fairly abundant. These little guys will go forth and multiply to fill their new capacity. What LA

Field bindweed is one of the most frustrating plants to deal with. It has long roots, propagates in good soil as well as bad soil. Is resilient to changes in PH, drought, flood, freezing, and hot temperatures. From a regenerative or chemical standpoint, this guy takes years to remove. Here’s some information I dug up on a rainy day about Field Bindweed. Description: Perennial vine with arrow shaped leaves varying between .4 to 4 inches long and up to 2.4 inches wide. The

Making Egg Amino Acid (EAA) fertilizer is a two-stage fermentation process that takes about 20 to 30 days to complete. This natural growth promoter, similar to fish amino acid, is rich in calcium and amino acids that accelerate plant flowering and overall health. Ingredients & Supplies Eggs: 4–5 fresh chicken eggs (unrefrigerated is best). Lemon Juice: Juice of 10–15 lemons (enough to fully submerge the eggs). Jaggery: 250g of powdered jaggery (brown sugar or molasses can be