“As I became conscious of the realization, I decided to practice Natural Farming to save people from harmful food, and to save the environme

Good soil has a rich layer of topsoil. It has good tilth, which is the physical condition and quality of soil as it relates to plant growth.

The soil is altered from a fallen state to one of health and fecundity. This is the medicine for sick and damaged soil.

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

Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are efficient decomposers, breaking down organic waste like food scraps, manure, and agricultural byproducts

Worms can be kept for composting (vermicomposting) or soil improvement, and require some specific care practices to ensure they thrive.

Worms can help reduce the presence of harmful pathogens in the soil by breaking down organic matter and promoting the growth of beneficial m

Different animals can perform different functions. Let's explore this idea a little deeper by looking at grazing and browsing animals.

GRAZING ANIMALS in KNF Animals can graze down weeds, so you don’t have to. Browsers and grazers all have different teeth and prefer...

Chickens and pigs are the ultimate homestead companions. They are easy to care for and, like humans, opportunistic omnivores.

I love ducks. They get ecstatically happy when it rains. They taught me to love dark, dreary, wet days. They quack with exuberant joy in...

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...

GIRAFFES IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS What would happen if you dropped some giraffes off in the Rocky Mountains? How well do you think they...

HEALTH BENEFITS OF GARLIC Garlic has been used for its medicinal properties for thousands of years. The list of health benefits from...

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