What are Micro-Climates and How to Get Started with Them
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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How to Manage Wet Areas on Your Property
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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3 Ways You Can Cultivate Abundance This Fall
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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3 Reasons Why You Should Mulch Your Soil
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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How to Get Started with Critter Homes and Why You Should
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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Why You Need to Keep Your Fall Leaves and What to do with Them
When the leaves start to fall from the trees what do you do with them? If you’re like most people you rake them up and get rid of them. But you should keep your fall leaves. From supporting wildlife to building soil, keeping your fall leaves will help you heal the living world. Let’s dive […]
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3 Lessons Learned from a Hot Dry Summer – The 2021 Drought
In this episode, we’re going to explore 3 lessons learned from the impacts of the 2021 drought here in the Pacific Northwest. Due to climate change, this drought has been bad but future years are likely to have even worse heatwaves and droughts as the world warms. But there are lessons you can take from […]
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Native Lupines Fix Nitrogen and Support Wildlife – Let’s Grow Them
In this episode, we’re going to look at the native lupines of western Washington and why you should grow them. And with over 200 species of lupines found in North and South America and Northern Africa and the Mediterranean, there could easily be native lupines where you live too. Let’s dive into native lupines. Continue […]
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Why You Should Grow Miner’s Lettuce
In this episode, we’re going to look at why you should grow miner’s lettuce. This fantastic native vegetable loves growing in the shade and it tastes great. Let’s look at this great plant and why you should grow it.
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Why Your Garden Needs Logs and Rock Piles
In this episode, we’re going to look at why your garden needs logs and rock piles. From supporting beneficial predators to creating micro-climates. Adding logs and rock piles to your garden can help your plants thrive. Let’s dive into how.
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