Beneficial soil microbes are not just important for a plant to get its daily food, it also help plants become resistant to pests and diseases. And the larger the diversity of microscopic life in your soil adds layers of redundancy, making the plant truly resilient!

Heck no! Whether you have a 10 acre farm or a single raised garden bed, if you have a vision for beauty and food, there is a way to make it happen! Soil is the key from planter pots to row crops to growing healthy, nutrient rich food. Big things can be produced in small spaces

Unfortunately, it is. The scientific report that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change shared with the world was based on over 66,000 peer-reviewed papers across many disciplines, from geology to chemistry and physics.

I think that they are as important as you want them to be. Native flowers and fruits have evolved to thrive in our climate and assemble with other natives, encouraging insects, flora, and fauna to form a healthy ecosystem. I have non-native plants on my property that I don’t take out, because they have been an active part of the landscape for years. Find your balance and go with it.

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