Most people think of sunflowers as cheerful straightforward plants. Tall stems, large flower heads, seeds … Helianthus annuus: The Allelopathy Chemistry and Ecological Role of Sunflower.Read more
soil biology
Mycorrhizal Fungi: What They Actually Do and Whether Garden Products Work
About 90 percent of plant species on Earth form relationships with mycorrhizal fungi. I was … Mycorrhizal Fungi: What They Actually Do and Whether Garden Products WorkRead more
The Soil Food Web: What Actually Lives in Healthy Garden Soil
I want to start with something that recalibrated how I think about soil entirely. During … The Soil Food Web: What Actually Lives in Healthy Garden SoilRead more
Rewilding Your Garden: The Ecology Behind Why It Works
I want to start with something that took me longer than it should have to … Rewilding Your Garden: The Ecology Behind Why It WorksRead more
No-Till Gardening: What the Soil Biology Actually Shows
The first time I understood what tillage actually destroys, I was studying biogeochemistry and working … No-Till Gardening: What the Soil Biology Actually ShowsRead more
Herbal Terroir: How Soil Microbes Determine Medicinal Plant Potency
Some herbs surprise me every time I work with them. A single leaf fills the … Herbal Terroir: How Soil Microbes Determine Medicinal Plant PotencyRead more
The Role of Soil Microbes in Herbal Potency: What the Rhizosphere Chemistry Actually Shows.
When I measured soil CO₂ efflux in my silver birch field research, I was measuring … The Role of Soil Microbes in Herbal Potency: What the Rhizosphere Chemistry Actually Shows.Read more
Local and Organic Produce, What the Soil Biology Tells You
I have eaten enough tasteless supermarket tomatoes to know something is missing. Not just freshness. … Local and Organic Produce, What the Soil Biology Tells YouRead more
