They often get root bound just as if they were grown in a pot that was too small. Inadequate root systems lower their ability to uptake wate

When there is a lava flow on the Big Island of Hawaii (it happens often), the first thing to grow on the fresh lava after it cools is lichen

I only did one single treatment to get this result. It never reverted back to its unhealthy, compacted state. As a biologist, I know that gi

The goal of KNF is the integration of plants, animals, and microbes into a system for organic material cycling and recycling, with the ultim

We can obtain high yields by signaling plants to provide what we want without degrading quality health or the environment

Soil Foundation means no tilling. It's based on the application of IMO, cultures of healthy soil ecosystems. Plants don't require fertilizer

Leaf miners, considered agricultural pests, are a fascinating group of insects with some intriguing characteristics. KNOW THY ENEMY Leaf...

Fresh garlic is best for use in Korean Natural Farming, KNF. This is a step-by-step guide to harvesting garlic.  

Cultivating garlic is relatively straightforward. Proper soil conditions, adequate sunlight, and timely planting according to the local clim

Garlic is esteemed for its health benefits, including its antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is typically plante

If you want to be a Natural Farmer, look at patterns not details. Give your plant a fermented juice from a plant doing what you want your p

But we can look at other plant patterns as well and find other uses for Fermented Plant Juice, FPJ inputs.

The plant stage of pregnancy, or fruit development, is a stage of active growth. Seed structures are developed, plant support structure need

I have experimented using flower material for Korean Natural Farming inputs. By using a Fermented Plant Juice, FPJ, from mature flowers I ha

Timing is important because the progression of flower bud to flower to fruit to seed has feedback loops to keep the process moving forward.

For the pattern for green leafy growth, the Natural Farming Best Practice is to use FPJ Fermented Plant Juice made from mugwort (Artemisia v

When choosing plants to make into inputs let the pattern tell you what to use. Fast growing green plants are used to encourage green growth,

Choosing Plants for FPJ in KNF Part 2 AVOID TOXIC & ALLELOPATHIC PLANTS Let’s look at coffee. People worldwide enjoy the stimulating...

The Nutritive Cycle works by making fermented plant juices (FPJ) using wild aerobic fermentation. The plant materials are specifically chose

How Korean Natural Farming Changed Moonrise Tea Garden Moonrise started as an organic operation, switching to Korean Natural Farming...