Dealing with compacted soil is a pain—often a literal pain, if you try to dig through it. But there is a way to deal with compacted soil without digging. When you work with plants and soil life, you can turn compacted soil into healthy soil. Let’s dive into how to do this.
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You want to cultivate abundance in a way that can support wildlife and heal the living world around us. But have you ever wondered if there are practices you take for granted that are actually harming wildlife instead? The truth is that there are a number of common practices that end up hurting the wildlife, […]
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Late winter and early spring can be fairly dreary here in western Washington. But Osoberries (Indian plum) brighten up the grey rainy days with their bright green leaves and white flowers that show up before most plants have woken up. Keep reading to learn how you can add this great native plant to your property […]
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Perennial onions are a fantastic option for replacing traditional onions with a perennial crop. But there are several types of perennial onions and it can be confusing to know where to start. Some are best used as green onions, while others produce onion bulbs that you can harvest and use. Ready to get started? Let’s […]
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With the arrival of fall, it’s time to start thinking about ensuring your property is ready to go come spring. A great way to do this is to take steps now to build healthy soil this fall. When you take time to prepare the land in the fall, you create the conditions that let soil […]
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Fall is here, and the life on your property is getting ready to rest. But you can still do a lot right now to help your place come alive with abundance in spring, like planting perennial foods, building healthy soil, planting native plants, working with wildlife, and working with your land. Here’s how each of […]
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Every spring, I look forward to seeing all our red flowering currants burst into bloom. This happens before most other plants have even started to leaf out. The deep pinks, pastels, and occasionally white flowers of these currants really do usher in spring—often blooming just before the official first day of the season. But these […]
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Building soil is a core part of cultivating abundance for people, plants and wildlife. Without healthy, rich soil, the plants (and the food web that depends on them) cannot thrive. One way to build soil is to plant perennial plants. Perennial plants help build soil in several ways. Let’s dive into those now!
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A meadow provides space for wildlife such as native bees, butterflies, birds and many more. But how can you support these types of wildlife if you don’t have a lot of space? Even a mini-meadow the size of a regular garden bed can still support a great deal of beneficial wildlife—especially pollinators. Sometimes called a […]
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Wetlands are home to all sorts of beneficial critters like frogs, salamanders and dragonflies. They also filter and clean water. But many wetlands aren’t in good shape. If you’ve got a wet area on your land there are some simple steps you can take to restore it. Restoring wetlands will bring all sorts of life […]
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