In this episode, we’re going to dive into how to design a fruit tree guild. Fruit tree guilds are a topic that often gets over-complicated with people worrying about specific plants. Instead, you can focus on functions that a fruit tree needs which makes it much easier to design a fruit tree guild. Let’s dive […]
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In this episode, we’re going to look at the role plant-eating insects play in the garden and how you can bring them into balance instead of fighting them. All while getting abundant harvests for your family and your community. Let’s dive into why your garden needs plant-eating insects.
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Have you ever wondered what a food forest is? How can you grow food in a forest? What should it look like? Let’s face it—there likely isn’t anyone else in your neighborhood with a food forest. And it can be hard to know how to get started without an example to aim for. In this […]
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In this episode, we’re going to explore the soil food web—from worms to nematodes, to bacteria, fungi and so much more. The soil food web is the foundation that supports a thriving and abundant environment. If you want to cultivate abundance for people, plants, and wildlife then you need a healthy soil food web. Let’s […]
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In this episode, we’re going to cover one of my favorite perennial vegetables—purple tree collards. These fantastic perennial vegetables taste great and even a single plant can provide an abundance of harvests all year round. Tree collards can easily replace other collard greens and kale in your meals. Let’s explore these great vegetables.
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In this episode, we’re going to dive into 7 strategies you can use to deal with drought today and in the future. As this episode goes live the western United States is in the throes of a mega-drought. A situation that is becoming all too common in a warming world. Let’s look at how you […]
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In this episode, we’re going to look at the best way to deal with pests in your garden—by attracting their predators. From slugs to aphids to even small rodents you can attract the predators of these common pests to keep them in balance. When you control garden pests with predators you save time, energy and […]
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In this episode, we’re going to chat about why you should plant a hedgerow. Planting a hedgerow is a great way to cultivate abundance for people, plants, and wildlife. These living fences support wildlife and can also provide food for your family and your community. Plus, they’re just beautiful—much nicer looking than a fence. Let’s […]
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In this episode, we’re going to look at how to attract birds to your property. There is something special about getting to see and hear birds just out your window. To step out and hear them singing and then see them dancing around your shrubs and trees. Birds are a core part of an abundant […]
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In this episode, we’re going to tackle a common challenge—how to deal with compacted soil without digging. If you’ve ever tried to plant in an area with compacted soil then you know how hard this can be. It really can be back-breaking. But there are simple ways to deal with compacted soil by working with […]
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