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Join us tonight for a 2-hour, pre-recorded holiday special of Bioactive Live Q&A airing on Youtube (@mibeneficials) at 9pm est!
This episode includes 3 pre-recorded videos, put together for the 2024 R-Soil Conference and contributed by the three hosts of the show (Mark, Bryan and Kevin)
Video #1 - Mark at MIBeneficials - IPM In Your Worm Bin - Listen in to this video as we explain how to adapt your existing worm bin, or create a new worm bin tailored towards rearing beneficial soil microorganisms for a comprehensive IPM program.
Video #2 - Bryan at Rubber Ducky Isopods - Living Soil Systems - Follow Bryan’s journey and transformation from a living soil plant grower, to a living soil, bioactive enclosure keeper. It’s truly fascinating to understand the parallels and importance of healthy soils when growing plants or animals.
Video #3 - Kevin at Okcalyxx - Natural Farming YOUR Way - This inspirational video should bring you confidence and empowerment to develop a natural farming program that is cost effective and tailored to your natural surroundings. Using free inputs and growing free organic plants is a flex unlike any other.
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This week Brandon Rust, from Bokashi Earthworks joins us to talk about how he uses beneficial microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) like Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis), Beauveria Bassiania and Trichoderma to combat plant pathogens.
00:50 Introduction to Brandon Rust
04:34 What is Bacillus Subtilis?
08:55 What form does Bacillus Subtilis and Trichoderma come in?
09:40 What is the best way to mix and use Bacillus Subtilis and Trichoderma?
09:59 What is Trichoderma?
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This week on Bioactive Live Q&A we talk with Tjasa Krause to go deep into using Effective Microorganisms and how it can translate to significant cost savings in your farm or garden.
03:42 Teraganix: New Owners with a misson on education in soil and plant health
09:10 What is EM1 (Effective Microorganisms)
17:01 Use of EM1 in ponds and retention farms
18:48 How Does Teraganix Help Farms?
24:40 Does Teraganix Offer Consultation to Farmers
26:57 Does EM1 Lose Viability over Generations and Long Term Storage?
Community Questions:
41:36 Can EM1 Unlock Phosphorous?
42:55 What microbes become dominant in EM1 when activated?
43:58 Is EM1 Beneficial for a Koi Fish Pond?
44:40 What is the best way to apply EM1 to water (ponds, streams, lakes, etc)?
48:35 How do you keep a mother culture of EM1 Alive and How Do you Expand It?
50:30 Can you use other sugar sources, besides molasses to activate EM1?
53:24 How much of the EM1 pro product should I use for a seed soak?
55:05 I use Kombucha to preferment material before it hits the worm bin, will I see the same results with EM1?
56:15 Is lactobacillus the only guaranteed microbe in a bottle of Teraganix?
57:25 What made you want to buy the brand Teraganix?
1:03:53 What keeps Lactobacillus from out competing every thing else in the bottle?
1:04:47 Can you have too much nitrogen in organics?
1:09:25 Do you recommend scaling up or activating EM1 in a vessel anerobic and allowing it to build pressure throughout fermentation?
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This week on Bioactive Live Q&A we talk with Johnny from @mindfullyrooted who has been sharing his Natural Farming products, tips and tricks for years now both through social media and his website and we are thrilled to catch up with him.
In this episode, Johnny shares with us how he successfully grew Cannabis using homemade Korean Natural Farming in his 2nd story apartment. This is a challenge that many people face when trying to get into growing Cannabis using Natural Farming principles where the inputs are made cheap at home.
02:23 Mindfully Rooted Introduction
05:00 Transitioning from Bottled Nutrients to Natural Farming Practices
11:30 How to make an IMO Collection when you live in an apartment
14:45 Keeping your IMO collection clean inside the house or apartment
20:15 What Did the first apartment grow look like?
21:50 Keeping the soil mix simple for the apartment grow
32:30 Embracing Moles in Clay Heavy Soil and collecting their burrowed soil for IMO4
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This week on Bioactive Live Q&A we get the opportunity to catch up with Andy from Great Lakes Sustainable Harvest (@greatlakesgrease) and talk to him about his regenerative, sustainable farm, homesteading practices, business and life.
Andy owns and operates a regenerative and sustainable, closed-loop farm out of Eastern Michigan where he puts emphasis on growing all heirloom produce from seeds that he collects. He not only works the farm, but he lives on the farm and spends a lot of time growing rare, old varieties of produce from around the world.
Andy is a true testament to a regenerative life and we are so excited to hear his story and share the opportunity to ask some questions with you all!.
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We are joined by Marco Thomas to talk about Horizonal Living Soil systems. Marco has spent years perfecting his skillset and the information he has to offer is priceless.
01:30 What is Horizonal Living Soil?
8:04 What Pot is Best for Horizonal Living Soil?
9:05 Building the E Horizon (Bedrock or bottom horizon)
17:20 Transitioning from the E Horizon (Bottom) to the A Horizon (Middle)
18:33 Foraging for Native Sand, Silt and Clay to add to the A Horizon
22:00 Layering woody material into the A Horizon
24:46 The Importance of the O Horizon (Top Horizon) for Long Term Success
25:25 Building and Refreshing the O Horizon (Top Horizon)
44:27 Building a Living Reservoir for Water Reclamation
Community Questions:
51:55 Will my ferments (like JLF and FPE) freeze over the winter and die? What should I do with them over winter?
54:05 I'm on a well and a river, which water is better for my plants?
56:14 Would quartz crystal sand be a good source of silica?
57:45 Do you use rock dust inputs?
58:40 Would decomposed granite (DG) work for sand?
59:45 Any advice for finding a clean aquatic spot to forage?
1:01:05 Does crushing up terracotta still have properties of the clay?
1:03:37 What do you use to mulch with?
1:08:02 How would you convert an existing bed with coots mix to a horizonal system?
1:11:20 What are you going to use for a tray beneath your pots? Do you recommend bottom watering?
1:14:11 Are you using KNF (korean natural farming) in your rabbit system? Do you ferment the rabbit food?
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This week we shift gears to talk about setting up Arid (Desert Climate) Bioactives with Phillip Lietz from Arids Only.
Phillip is a specialist in rearing Uromastyx, Xenagama, Sauromalus and Chuckwalla and we can't wait to pick his brain and learn more about his successees rearing reptiles in a desert arid setting.
02:20 Introducing Phillip Lietz with @aridsonly
07:00 How @aridsonly started with #uromastyx
13:45 How Long Does it Take to Breed Uromastyx, Xenagamaand Sauromalus?
16:00 Why Did You Start Raising Desert Reptiles and specifically #xenagama #sauromalus
20:45 Finding Care Guides for Uromastyx
21:55 How common is it for people to have a Uromastyx as a pet?
23:35 What is the purpose of the fat, spiked tail on the Uromastyx or Xenagama?
25:27 Why do Uromastyx and Chuckwalla have such a big belly?
27:05 What is the key to having animals like Uromastyx socializing? Is there too much time together?
33:37 Do you refer to your breeding animals as 'your genetics' like with plant genetics?
38:16 Is genetic bottlenecking a consideration in breeding these and what do you do to avoid it?
52:15 What medium do you raise Uromastyx on?
56:20 What are the challenges to rearing desert reptiles in a bioactive environment?
1:05:10 What are the things you can to give Uromastyx the best life as a home owner who only has 1 (or 2) animals?
1:07:02 Is there a benefit to having Isopods in a Uromastyx enclosure?
1:11:39 How do you clean the cages of your Uromastyx?
1:12:55 Do Uromastyx Lay Multiple Clutches?
1:16:58 Do the blue chin and blue belly on the Xenagama have a purpose or is it just for looks?
1:20:53 What do Uromastyx, Xenagama and Sauromalus eat?
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Timmothy Hammond joins us this week from Regenerint.com (@regenerint) to talk about his struggles with Lyme disease and how holistic health through quantum biology saved his life.
02:30 Who is Tim Hammond and how did he get into Qunatum Biology
06:20 Regenerative Agriculture and how it helped Tim discover natures healing power through quantum biology
07:05 What is Quantum Biology?
09:00 Light: Fixing Your Circadian Biology
15:40 What are ways to reduce blue light exposure
20:20 Water: Understanding Exclusion Zone Water
Community Questions:
42:50 Can bluetooth devices like a computer mouse, cause pain in your hands?
45:30 Do technology makers put blue light into devices to drive addiction and health damage?
52:46 How bad is it to eat food at night?
56:37 How well do grounding mats work?
59:34 How does drinking RO Water affect hydration? What is the best way to remineralize RO water?
1:10:06 Do Electro-Magnetic bracelets work?
1:13:07 How does exposure in the sun benefit us?
1:24:30 Is it bad to sleep with the TV on?
1:27:00 What type of lights should I buy for around the house?
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Matthew Gates (@syncangel) is an IPM Specialist and Entomologist and he joins us this week to talk the dreaded Powdery Mildew and to answer some community based questions.
01:16 Introduction to Matthew Gates
04:55 Importance of a Prevent IPM Plan
07:40 The Setup for a Preventative IPM Plan
12:50 Environmental conditions to prevent against Powdery Mildew
15:25 Concept of Pathology Pyramid
18:54 Making a disruptive environment for pathogens like Powdery Mildew
21:18 Is there a level of pest tolerance thats allowable? (question from OKCalyxx)
24:00 Are some cannabis genetics more resistant to Powdery Mildew and pests?
36:20 Can pathogens, like Botrytis, Fusarium, HLVD be passed through seeds?
43:30 Is calcium and magnesium important for fending off Powdery mildew?
Community Questions:
57:00 IPMO and Beauveria Bassiania
1:05:27 Dealing with Caterpillars on your cannabis in week 3 or 4 of flower
1:13:07 How to deal with Western Flower Thrips?
1:14:45 How does electricity (electroculture) effect the root zone in regards to IPM?
1:16:45 How careful do I need to be when caring for an indoor tent when I have Powdery Mildew and tar spot (Rhytisma acerinum) present outside?
1:23:30 Can you stop Powder Mildew Outdoors?
1:25:20 Will snow kill my outdoor cannabis plants?
1:32:45 Why does Powdery mildew love Zinnias?
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This week we have the opportunity to talk with Matt Powers about permaculture and his new book Regenerative Soil Microscopy.
The origins of Matt Powers into a permaculture and regenerative practitioner - 02:00
20:27 - Matt explains the Regenerative Soil trilogy of books that he has authored
44:20 - When working with microbial DNA testing are you focused on fungal dominant microbes or bacterial dominant?
53:10 - Are endophytes visible under a scope? Are there any known microbes that prefer endophytic life?
1:01:13 - Can you please explain the difference between fungal dominant and bacterial dominant in the soil?
01:05:54 - What’s a good place to go for soil testing?
01:19:35 - Is there a correlation between the good smells in soil and certain organisms?
01:27:30 - How is it possible to achieve an environment with microbiological quorum sensing?
01:30:50 - How do you remediate high pH clay soil in an arid environment?
01:34:37 - Can you talk on paramagnetism and how soil uses that energy?
01:41:21 - How does pH and fungal domination correspond? Does mycelium grow better in acidic environments? If so can low pH Natural solvents with yeasts and chitin stimulate its growth?
01:44:05 - Are there certain mushrooms that can kill nematodes in soil/worm bins? Do all fruits of fungus reduce nematodes?
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Part 2 Soil Microscopy with Organic Alexa (@organic.alexa on IG and http://www.organicalexa.com)
This week we slow it down and start by looking at unhealthy, traditional agricultural soil that lacks bio-diversity in microorganisms. Alexa then shows an active and bio-diverse sample of cedar leaf mold.
We dissect the organisms that are present in the healthy soils and get a better understanding on how a diverse soil can be mimicked in compost teas, extracts and other inputs.
Alexa does an amazing job and really breaking down the nutrient cycle by explaining the different organisms: bacteria and fungi are the food for the protozoa and nematodes and by these organisms being present and processed, they are essentially cycling the nutrients in your soil.
Understanding how to 'steer' your teas to be more bio-diverse (bioactive) and what it is to look for in those inputs is a great way to elevate your game.
Then we get into what different inputs look like under the micrscope (compost teas, compost, worm castings)
The community questions this week:
53:00 - When scoping a tea, should one collect a sample of foam or the liquid? Is there a protocol for tea that differs from scoping soil?54:40 - What's a good starter microscope?56:30 - What books you would recommend to reference different microbes?57:40 - Why do mycorrhizae makes bio photons?1:01:20 - Thoughts on adding green sand and grasses versus using a diverse cover crop?1:05:00 - What am I getting by just using castings in a short/soak extract (compost extract) rather than a bubbled tea (aerated compost tea)?1:11:55 - Whats the bigger difference between compost tea and worm tea?1:15:45 - Is using a compost tea better than top-dressing compost?You can support this free show by supporting the small-businesses that run this show:
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Cuauhtemoc Villa is an educator and pioneer in the regenerative community who not only teaches, but SHOWS people how to unlock the power of healthy, clean soils using Effective Microorganisms (EM), Bokashi and Bio-Char.
Cuauhtemoc has nearly 20 years of experience preparing EM with an ability to help YOU UNDERSTAND why it is a miracle in regenerative agriculture.
Topics Discussed:
What is Effective Microorganisms (EM) and How Do You Make It?
How can EM be used in bio-remediaton of soils and waterways?
What is Bio-Char and Why Is It Important?
How Do You Make Bio-Char?
What Kind of Information does the Carbon in Bio-Char Hold and Transfer?
Questions Asked:
What rate of Sea Water is used to re-mineralize RO?How Do I Make EM at Home?Is RO Water considered "Clean Water" or lifeless water in your opinion?Do You Like to add anything additional to your bokashi after ferment?When worms get that purple sheen, is that the abundance of Purple Non-Sulphur Bacteria (PNSB)?Can you explain Super Ceramics powder?When you use molasses, should you put it in hot water before using it?How can I remove viroids in my soil?Is any wood OK for making biochar?What are the best woods to use for biochar?Could there be any benefits to making bio-char with driftwood as opposed to other woods?What is a DIY Terra Preta compost pit?How much bio-char would you suggest using in worm and insect bins like isopods?Support this FREE show by supporting these amazing small-businesses:
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This week we have the amazing opportunity to chat with Chris Trump of Biomei Solutions (biomei.solutions) and learn from a guy who has been teaching and SHOWING people how to succeed in natural farming for decades.
Topics discussed on todays show:
Indigenous Predatory Micro-Organisms (IPMO) - how Chris stumbled upon this preparation and how it is applied virtually anywhere in the world with amazing success. How to make IPMOHandling spider mites using natural farming inputsCommunity Questions:
Can you make IPMO with dead pest carcasses and how to effectively collect pests from your grow area to use in an IPMO preparationWhat are the best plants to use to detoxify soil and what should I do with that plant matter afterwards?What inputs would you recommend for a small home grower to use in a city without resources to go full KNF or Jadam?Has Chris Trump ever used predatory insects?Can you keep taking IMO1 collections from IMO3 and still have the efficacy of IPMO?For making IPMO, would taking dead bugs that have mycelium on them from inside your window sill and adding that to an IMO box be useful to collect more predatory fungi? If I have already made the KNF wetting agent, can I add herbal extracts such as rosemary, thyme and sage oils I have made, or could I use them in my OHN?Can you add insect frass to LABs to make a similar thing to IPMO?Is there a specific type of rice that works best for IMO collection?Are there any inputs that you use with cedar wood? Can cedar bark be used as an OHN ingredient or part of an IPM spray?You can support this FREE show and the people contributing by supporting these small businesses:
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This week we are talking with Josh from @yellowskunkfarms who has dedicated the past year to building his aquaponic-inspired, regenerative garden ecosystem.
Josh opens up the book on his instagram for how he has made his permanent structure up until this point and we get the opportunity to pick his brain, add insight and vicariously become a part of this amazing project and homage to natures beauty.
By incorporating a stream, with flowing water and natural species of aquatic life, he will be able to provide nutrient dense water to his plants which will grow around the perimeter and in the center of his ecosystem.
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of microscopic life as we take a close-up look at Neoseiulus californicus, a species of predatory mite, under the microscope.
These tiny warriors play a crucial role in pest control, especially in the fight against spider mites in agriculture and home gardens. Join us as we explore their anatomy, behavior, and the benefits they bring to integrated pest management.
We dig even deeper by exploring the different shape between a reproducing female a male Californicus and discuss the extremely subtle differences between the Californicus, Fallacis and Occidentalis mites.
Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a science lover, or curious about sustainable gardening practices, this episode offers a unique glimpse into the hidden wonders of the microscopic realm.
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We have an amazing episode this week with Organic Alexa (http://www.organicalexa.com and @organic.alexa on Instagram) who works at Hypha Grown, a small batch, no-till organic commercial grow out of Northern Michigan. Alexa helps her team by understanding what the soil in their beds is doing on a microscopic level, which enables her to steer what she adds to the compost, teas and other inputs that they produce in-house.
Tonight we discussed:
1. Introduction to soil organisms such as bacteria, protozoa, nematodes, fungi, actinomycetes, amoebae, ciliates, flagellates, rotifers, tardigrades
2. Microbial necro-mass (dead microbes) and how a new study shows it makes up 50% of healthy soil mass
3. The differences in microbial life in Aerated Compost Teas, Compost Extracts and even aged, unaerated teas and how it can affect microorganism growth
4. Understanding the concepts of Soil Organic Matter (SOM), Particulate Organic Matter (POM and Mineral Associated Organic Matter (MAOM) and why MAOM's are so integral to long term success in organic gardening.
5. Anatomical differences between predatory nematodes and those that break down organic matter
6. Camp Compost and what it means for the regenerative community
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This week we get the chance to talk with Juice from Juice's Arthropods, who is a California based Arachnid aficionado and supplier of some of the coolest spider breeds, enclosures and supplies that you will find. You can checkout his site at http://www.juicesarthropods.com
We are hoping to get into the application of spiders in a living soil (no-till) garden and which species could offer a positive IPM presence.
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This week we are going to be talking about some resources available to you to help you succeed in your organic, natural garden. Not only talking practices and principles, but talking mindset, preparation and mental health in the garden.
We run through the following books recommended by Kevin:
-Sakuteiki: Visions of the Japanese Garden
-Farmers of Forty Centuries: Organic Farming in China, Korea and Japan
and the following books recommened by Bryan:
-The Sound of Music and Plants
-The Cannabis Grow Bible
We answer the following questions:
Can you tell the difference between cannabis and hemp?
Homemade BT, BT explanation and how to use it
What is your favorite ferment for late flower and do I have time to start one now?
Help with Slugs in the garden eating vegetable seedlings
What is your "Unicorn" strain that you'll make or already made?
What's the easiest way to set up a black soldier fly larvae bin?
Any tips on controling PM (powdery mildew) in a green house?
What size beds do you recommend for starting up indoors? Do you soil horizons?
Are there any known beneficial companion plants that are annual for indoor?
If I'm using Promix as a cloning base, should I match the PH to what my moms are in?
What do you think about crystals in the soil?
Do you use a refractometer and pay attention to brix?
When springtails are jumping all over the place, are they happy or mad?
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This week we want to slow down and take some questions from the community as our guide for the discussion. While we don't have questions, we will run through updates and housekeeping things that we are working on in our gardens.
Questions Include:
What crosses does OKCalyxx have in his backyard?
How do I get rid of snails in my garden?
Composting and Compost Teas with insect Frass
WIll a JLF on fruit scraps be more filled with Potassium than only greens?
Will shade cloth help plants flower early?
Can I top feed with teas?
Any cover crop recommendations for sandy soil conditions?
How do I get going on making inputs?
What is the best way to apply BT Granules?
What is the best approach to the amount of usage (mL/gallon) to adding KNF inputs to your garden?
Do you grow or harvest wild horse tail?
Join us live at 9pm est with Kevin, Bryan and Mark!
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This week we had the opportunity to sit down with Andrew Maltby of Benemite (@Biotactics on instagram) to learn more about predatory mites like: Neoseiulus Californicus, Neoseiulus Fallacis, Galendromus Occidentalis and Persimilis.
Benemite is one of the only US based insectaries providing the most effective predatory mites because they're bred and fed only their target prey: spider mites.
Topics and questions discussed:
What is the right predatory mite to use for my environment?How do I figure out how many predator mites to use for my pest issue?Why is there such a big cost difference between predatory mites - like californicus, fallacis, occidentalis and persimilis?Can Russet mites be effectively controlled?How to identify the damage of different spider mite speciesWhat are common mistakes when implementing predatory mites like Californicus, Fallacis, Occidentalis or Persimilis? - Laat meer zien
