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Returnable forks

Returnable forks

I’d like to loan you a mirror. Those mirrors that show off our external reflection are useful but it’s not one of those. It’s a mirror capable of showing assumptions behind your actions. A linking mirror, a cause-and-effect mirror, an examination-of-actions...
Redefining weeds

Redefining weeds

Ready to rethink what you do in your garden? Let’s think about weeds.   Think about how you define them in your garden. So for me, diversity is really important. A weed therefore is anything that prevents that diversity, anything that stops that from...
What to do if you have compacted soil

What to do if you have compacted soil

Are you worried about the soil on your patch? These articles and Grow Vital Soil are here to help. And today we’re diving into how to deal with compacted soil.  So, what is compacted soil?   Compacted soil occurs when soil particles are pressed together,...
Pre-prepare your soil before planting

Pre-prepare your soil before planting

The quest to grow vital soil in each and every patch continues – this time we dive into how to prepare your soil for bare-rooted trees and shrubs. What does pre-paring mean?   We know that trees and shrubs love a fungal-dominated soil – so that fungal...
Does the way I dig affect my soil?

Does the way I dig affect my soil?

Let’s take a deep dive on how you can grow vital soil on your patch by rethinking how you use your shovel. Should you dig? Do you use a shovel? What is the science behind this? To dig or not to dig   Well, if you have a vital soil, you’ve got extensive...
To mulch or not to mulch?

To mulch or not to mulch?

I’m here to encourage you to grow vital soil on your patch by rethinking what you do in your garden. The million dollar question is – to mulch or not to mulch? 🙂 Let’s talk mulch considerations.   There’s lots of things to consider. One of...