In this episode, we’re going to look at several ways you can find material for mulching and building critter homes without spending a ton of money. All these methods are inexpensive, but some do require some physical effort on your part—though you can always get help from a friend or family member. But with some […]
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In this episode, we’re going to look at why messy is beautiful and why you should skip the fall cleanup. Don’t rake up the leaves, don’t cut down the dead flower stalks, and leave the branches where they fall. While this might seem crazy you can skip the fall cleanup. Or at least do less. […]
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In this episode, we’re going to look at the most important reason to plant native plants. In short, it’s because native plants share a long evolutionary history with the other life that live around them. This long-shared history has resulted in native plants being more connected with the life around them than non-native plants are. […]
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In this episode, we’re going to look at why your property needs snags. Often people don’t like keeping around dead trees—aka snags. But snags are critical to supporting all sorts of wildlife that you know and love. From owls to woodpeckers, and even native bees if you want to support wildlife snags are a great […]
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In this episode, we’re going to look at nodding onions, miner’s lettuce, and checkermallow plus some tips on expanding your winter garden beyond these 3 great native plants. These 3 Pacific Northwest native plants are great options for easy winter harvests.
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In this episode, we’re going to look at what micro-climates are, how to identify them, and how to create new ones. Learning how to take advantage of micro-climates can help you cultivate abundance for people, plants, and wildlife.
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In this episode, we’re going to look at strategies for managing wet areas on your property in a way that heals the living world and cultivates abundance for people, plants, and wildlife. Often people try to drain wet areas and get the water off their property. But this causes all sorts of problems and often […]
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In this episode, we’re going to dive into 3 ways you can cultivate abundance this fall. While the vegetable garden is slowing down and the days are getting shorter fall is a great time to take steps to ensure your land will be filled with abundance next spring.
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In this episode, we’re going to talk about mulch—specifically 3 reasons why you should mulch your soil. Without mulch soil life will suffer, your plants won’t thrive, and the land will be less abundant. You should mulch your soil if you want to heal the living world. Let’s dive into 3 reasons why you should […]
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In this episode, we’re going to look at how to get started with critter homes and why you should. Wildlife needs a place to call home and take shelter. If you don’t have space for wildlife, they won’t stick around. Critter homes are a great option to support wildlife and are simple to create. Plus, […]
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