"Bioactive Live Q&A" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of bioactive enclosures and natural farming practices. Join us as we dive deep into the benefits of creating a thriving ecosystem within your own home or farm, using organic and sustainable methods. Our expert guests will answer your burning questions and provide valuable insights to help you create a healthier and more vibrant environment for your plants ...
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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 IPMO Handling spider mites using natural farming inputs Community Questions: Can you make IPMO with dead pest carcasses and how to effectively collect pests from your grow area to use in an IPMO preparation What 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: http://www.biomei.solutions http://www.okcalyxxshop.com http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.MIBeneficials.com Catch us every FRIDAY NIGHT at 9pm est, 6pm pst on Youtube and Instagram Live
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. Support this non-profit show by supporting our brands at: MIBeneficials.com Rubberduckyisopods.com Okcalyxxshop.com #biocontrols #californicus #fallacis #occidentalis #notill #organic #growyourown #familyrunbusiness #naturalfarming #notillgardening #notill soil #livingsoil #cannabiscommunity #livingorganicsoil #gardening #notillfarming #organicgarden #soilfoodweb #biodiversity #bioactive #terrarium #vivarium #isopods #beardeddragon #crestedgecko #rubberduckyisopods #mibeneficials #dartfrog #ihatefungusgnats
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. Support this non-profit show by supporting our brands at: MIBeneficials.com Rubberduckyisopods.com Okcalyxxshop.com benemite.com #biocontrols #californicus #fallacis #occidentalis #notill #organic #growyourown #familyrunbusiness #naturalfarming #notillgardening #notill soil #livingsoil #cannabiscommunity #livingorganicsoil #gardening #notillfarming #organicgarden #soilfoodweb #biodiversity #bioactive #terrarium #vivarium #isopods #beardeddragon #crestedgecko #rubberduckyisopods #mibeneficials #dartfrog #ihatefungusgnats
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 Join us LIVE Friday at 9pm EST, 7pm MST You can support our show by supporting our businesses: http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.mibeneficials.com http://www.okcalyxxshop.com
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. You can support our show by supporting our businesses: http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.mibeneficials.com http://www.okcalyxxshop.com #bioactivespiders #arachnids #arachnidrearing #notill #organic #growyourown #familyrunbusiness #notillgardening #notill soil #livingsoil #cannabiscommunity #livingorganicsoil #gardening #notillfarming #organicgarden #soilfoodweb #biodiversity