Growing with Nature

Do you know what micro-climates you have on your property? Learning how to identify existing micro-climates and how to create new ones can help you cultivate abundance.

In this episode, we look at what micro-climates are, how to identify them, and how to create new ones.

Check out the show notes to learn more about micro-climates and get access to the resources mentioned in this episode.

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Managing wet areas on your property can be a challenge. But these areas can also be very important for wildlife and building resilience in the face of climate change. And you can even grow food in them.

In this episode, we look at strategies for managing wet areas on your property in a way that heals the living world and cultivates abundance for people, plants, and wildlife.

Check out the show notes to learn more about how to manage wet areas and get access to the resources mentioned in this episode.

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What are you doing this fall to cultivate abundance? While the vegetable garden is slowing down and the days are getting shorter fall is a great time to take steps to ensure your land will be filled with abundance next spring. 

In this episode, we look at 3 ways you can cultivate abundance this fall.

Check out the show notes to learn more about the 3 ways you can take this fall to get your land ready for spring and get access to the resources mentioned in this episode.

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Your soil needs to be covered with mulch. Without it soil life will suffer, your plants won’t thrive, and the land will be less abundant. You should mulch your soil if you want to heal the living world. 

In this episode, we look at 3 reasons why you should mulch your soil. These 3 reasons are protecting soil life, retaining moisture, and preventing erosion. This way your plants and the living world around you can thrive.

Check out the show notes to learn more about why you should mulch your soil and get access to the resources mentioned in this episode.

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If you want to support wildlife then you’ve got to give them a place to call home and take shelter. Critter homes are a great option and are simple to create. Plus, these simple structures can provide other benefits such as keeping the soil cool and moist around your plants. 

In this week’s episode, we dive into critter homes and look at how you can get started with them and why you should.

Check out the show notes to learn more about critter homes and get access to the resources mentioned in this episode.

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When the leaves start to fall from the trees what do you do with them? If you’re like most people you rake them up and get rid of them. But if you want to cultivate abundance and heal the living world you need to keep your fall leaves.

In this episode, we look at the benefits of keeping your fall leaves and what to do with them. From supporting wildlife to building soil keeping your fall leaves will help you heal the living world and cultivate abundance for people, plants, and wildlife.

Check out the show notes to learn more about fall leaves and get access to the resources mentioned in this episode.

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Due to climate change the 2021 drought hit hard in the Pacific Northwest. And these impacts of climate change aren’t only being felt here. But there are lessons you can learn from these extremes that will help you adapt to these impacts.

In this episode, we look at 3 lessons learned from this hot dry summer and what can be done to deal with these impacts in the future.

Check out the show notes to learn more about the 3 lessons learned from the 2021 drought and get access to the resources mentioned in this episode.

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Native lupines fix nitrogen and support wildlife. These amazing plants are far superior to the ornamental lupines sold in box stores. 

In this episode, we look at the native lupines of western Washington and why you should grow them. And with over 200 species of lupines found in North and South America and Northern Africa and the Mediterranean, there could easily be native lupines where you live too.

Check out the show notes to learn more about native lupines and get access to the resources mentioned in this episode.

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Do you have a shady area that you’re unsure what to plant? Using these shady areas for food growing can be a challenge. But miner’s lettuce happens to love growing in the shade. And it tastes good.

In this episode, we look at why you should grow miner’s lettuce.

Check out the show notes to learn more about miner’s lettuce and get access to the resources mentioned in this episode.

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Did you know your garden needs logs and rock piles? While these aren’t normally a part of a vegetable garden they actually have a critical role to play in helping your garden thrive. 

In this episode, we look at why your garden needs logs and rock piles. From supporting beneficial predators to creating micro-climates logs and rocks are a critical part of creating an abundant landscape.

Check out the show notes to learn more about why your garden needs logs and rock piles and get access to the resources mentioned in this episode. 

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