Pasture cropping is a system that allows for better weed control, improved soil health, more biodiversity through strategic placement of plants and animals, better...

 Thursday morning cup of hot tea here as I listen to thunder rumble in the distance. Rain is forecasted for the next 2 days so I will put the garden away and concentrate on some housework and cooking. Thought I would share some more pictures of the gardens. The gooseberries above are swelling now and all the 8 bushes have berries on them now. Yesterday I got all my broccoli and cabbage plants in the boxes. They were the perfect size and ready for their permanent homes in the garden. Planting them right before rain will allow them to acclimate for the next two raiy days and not even wilt. Also got some romaine plants in...

https://vimeo.com/936378724/4f547ebd1f?share=copy Gerhard Grasser, Agrisolutions, joins Helen and Hugo in this important discussion sharing his practical insights regarding composting. Gerhard was instrumental in bringing Dr. Elaine Ingham to Australia in the 2000’s several times. He subsequently trained with Elaine and mastered the fine art of thermal composting. Becoming absorbed with knowing whether his compost was indeed balanced then required using a microscope.Use Natural Resources for Healthy Soils.This webinar highlights the importance and benefits of using natural and biological resources for building healthy soil ecology and increased nutrients. As well as making composts and compost teas, Helen suggests the use of seaweed and fish fertilizers and mineral additives, and emphasizes the value of using diverse, native microbes for...