We often talk about building a cubic yard of soil (in fact, we’ve created a full online training program around it). When we talk about building a cubic yard of …
Why Every Gardener Needs to be Composting
Why does composting matter at all? Why should gardeners learn how to compost? Here are 7 reasons why you should really be composting – even if you don’t feel like …
[RECIPE] Farm to Table Kabocha Squash Pie
Kabocha squash is a favorite in the Living Earth Systems lab. Sweet and dense, a perfect autumn treat. While it’s still subtropical on Maui, this kabocha squash pie still holds …
Finding an Ally in Nature for Waste Disposal | Featured on the Urban Farm Podcast
Eddy was interviewed on the Urban Farm Podcast on Polystyrene Eating Bugs… and the episode has been released! So if you’ve been curious about finding allies in nature for waste disposal, or how …
What to Ask Before Planning a Regenerative Agriculture System
When people approach me and asked me to design and build a Living Earth System (regenerative agriculture) for them, I usually start off with a few simple questions. Our philosophy …
One Illusion of What is “Organic”
A good friend sent us an email linking to a great article by the Healthy Home Economist, on the illusion of where our food comes from, and what should be …
An Effective Rat Trap That Doesn’t Hurt Our Wildlife
Today I want to share with you guys a different type of rat trap that is 99.9% effective*. Through the years rats learn to deal with the standard traps (you …
We’re Talking Natural Aquaponics on the Permaculture Podcast
Eddy had the pleasure of being interviewed about Natural Aquaponics (Nature-Based Aquaponics) on The Permaculture Podcast with Scott Mann! Scott Mann has built relationships and facilitated conversations with the world’s …
Grow Your Own Superfoods! How to Grow Moringa at Home
Did you know you can grow your own superfoods? We posted a few weeks ago about how we’re giving away free moringa seeds to anyone interested. We wanted to share …
Let’s trust organic matter nourishing plants, instead of an organic certification.
If an “organic” farm doesn’t have a composting system, it’s a clear indication that they’re probably not using compost in their program, or building their soil through living organic material. …
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