Practical notes on soil, gardens, and food systems.
Field notes and practical essays for growers who want healthier soil and less guesswork.
Most Gardening Advice Is Hurting Your Garden
Tilling, synthetic fertilizers, and other common practices feel productive but quietly work against your soil.
5 min read · 2026-05-05
Feed Your Soil, Not Your Plants
A practical way to think about fertility when you want healthier vegetables with fewer inputs.
5 min read · 2026-04-28
Why Bare Soil Is a Problem
Bare soil loses moisture, biology, structure, and resilience faster than most gardeners realize.
4 min read · 2026-04-21