04/08/2026
Just a few of my little plots, in my small space, there are several more.
I have my little berry patch happening, I am growing strawberries under blueberries, with sweet potato that will be a living mulch, comfrey, passion fruit, peas, rhubarb, nasturtiums, society garlic, Egyptian walking onions, pansy’s and stocks all growing in this little area.
I have put spent mushroom growing medium and compost to all my beds, which will add a sponge like structure to our sandy soil in Gero and nutrients. I also add charged biochar to all my soil, this retains moisture and retains nutrients long term and last but not least rock minerals. I am building my sand to create living soil, which will feed us for years to come. And yes I use all of this in my pots too.
I am slowly filling the beds with soft fall pine wood chips, this will significantly retain the moisture in the dirt, encourage fungal networks in the soil and eventually break down to add more organic matter.
All of my little plots are jammed packed with plants that support each other, it reduces pests and weeds.
My latest plot is grapes, I have planted 2 red globe grape vines which will provide shade for many of my plants in summer.
I have planted more comfrey, for natural food for the grapes, horseradish which will loosen up the soil to make sure it’s well draining for the grapes and it will draw up minerals deep in the soil to feed them, I am slowly filling that plot with annual veg that will not disturb the grapes.
Fruit trees are next!
I am thinking more about the seasons as I grow, I have some Sun Chokes which will also provide shade for the compost and keep the worms cool in summer.
I just keep chipping away as time permits, I have been unwell for weeks now and it finally dawned on me today the probable cause, food related of course, I will soon know if I’m right in the next couple days, still never ceases to amaze me the power of our food and how quickly we recover when we work out triggers. Histamine reactions are powerful and can make us feel so terrible.
Any quiet time I have I spend it going within, the world is changing so rapidly, being a recluse really suits me, right now.
I’ve decided not to fight it and follow the prompts within.
Regenerative practices in my garden are teaching me regenerative practices for my soul. 🩷
