From the soil to your soul: here's what regenerative agriculture can teach us. 🌱 But first... what is regenerative agriculture? Simply put, it's an approach to farming that actively restores soil, boosts biodiversity, and strengthens ecosystem health overall. Compared to conventional agriculture, which often depletes soil and weakens biodiversity, regenerative agriculture offers a more sustainable (and bountiful!) way to grow food. These lessons aren’t new. Indigenous peoples have practiced reg

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Breaking down organic gardening: Part 2 – Soil health 🥕🪴 Healthy soil is the foundation of every successful organic garden. When you care for your soil, your soil takes care of your plants. Here’s how to build it up: ➡️ Start with a soil test: Collect samples from 4-6 areas in your garden, about 6” deep. This will help you get a sense of what nutrients you already have. ➡️ Add organic matter gradually: Compost and leaf mulch can help feed beneficial microbes. Make sure to add these slowly over

What is a living soil? It’s one that mimics nature’s soil food web that helps promote vital fungal and microbial associations between plants and soil that will mean stronger seedlings and plants in your garden. While many recipes for seed starting are “sterile” and devoid of nutrients (the myth being that seedlings need this for germination), the truth is that seeds perform better with vibrant microbial life to assist in germination and later growth. Think about nature: do seeds start in sterile