Every summer on this land, there seems to be one species thriving above all others. It’s part of the journey towards balance, these temporary imbalances
Earth Day isn’t just a day. It’s a way of being in the world. A mindset of gratitude for all the beauty and warmth and abundance we receive as citizens of the most amazing planet in the universe. It’s an attitude of respect and care-taking instead of exploitation, greed, competition, and fear.
This morning, I was visited by two bald eagles. Read more about that (and see more pictures!) in this article.
What would happen if I stopped mowing and let all the weeds and tree seeds grow as they may? Is my work really needed? Real farm examples give insight into the value of human power in eco-restorative projects. Read the full article to learn more!
If there is one lesson above all others that this farm is teaching me, it is that true success is mutual. The land, the plants, the animals, the insects, the microbiota, the water, and the farmer… we all work together in building this farm, and whatever we create must nurture us all. And thus, an oak garden is born. What is an oak garden, and why? Read the full article to find out!
Marginal land is a term used to describe land that isn’t well suited to industrial scale farming. But for a small farmer with a little creativity, these spaces can offer unique potential for inspiring harvests and new forms of abundance. Read the full article to learn how I’m thriving with several types of marginal land here on the farm.
Regenerative agriculture is a collection of agricultural methods that build soil back up. Instead of being content with trying to mitigate the harm humans are doing to the soil with our agriculture, the regenerative agriculture model seeks to improve the quality of the soil through agriculture. Read the article to find out my top five FREE regenerative agriculture strategies that can help you build healthy soil on any scale, on any budget.
In the garden, a baby snake taught me a powerful lesson. If I want to live in a vibrant, healed planet, I need to be brave enough to love all the creatures who make it so. Even the ones who make me a little uncomfortable.
The first year I took my land out of industrial corn/soy production, Butterweed, Daisy Fleabane, and Giant Ragweed took over. I tried to grow cover crops that year, and the Giant Ragweed was particularly difficult to work around. I was still trying to figure out what to do about these “problems” when they just…vanished. Now I have a lot of grasses and goldenrod, dandelion and violet, and lesser amounts of vine and tree volunteers. Even these plants are temporary, and eventually they’ll make way for the next stage of growth. It’s just another stage of succession in the land’s march back to its highest self.
Raccoons might be my favorite animals. I identify with them on a deep soul level, and I truly admire their adaptability, ingenuity, and curiousity. Their impressive cleverness is precisely what puts them into frequent conflict with the human world, a society that ironically prizes intelligence above all else. Raccoons find a way to survive and thrive no matter the circumstances, but tensions ease when there’s plenty for all. This article is about raccoons, mulberry trees, and cultivating greater abundance in our shared world.
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