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 Join us Friday Night at 9pm EST (8pm CST, 7pm MST) on Youtube (@MIBeneficials) for Bioactive Live Q&A! Cohosted by @Okcayxx and @Rubber_Ducky_Isopods Support this FREE show by supporting these amazing small businesses: http://www.okcalyxxshop.com http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.MIBeneficials.com #notill #organic #growyourown #biochar #nutrientcycle #regenerativeagriculture #familyrunbusiness #naturalfarming #notillgardening #notill soil #livingsoil #cannabiscommunity #livingorganicsoil #gardening #notillfarming #organicgarden #soilfoodweb #biodiversity #bioactive #terrarium #vivarium #isopods #permaculture #crestedgecko #rubberduckyisopods #mibeneficials #dartfrog #ihatefungusgnats
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!. Join us Friday Night at 9pm EST (8pm CST, 7pm MST) on Youtube (@MIBeneficials) for Bioactive Live Q&A! Cohosted by @Okcayxx and @Rubber_Ducky_Isopods Support this FREE show by supporting these amazing small businesses: http://www.okcalyxxshop.com http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.MIBeneficials.com #notill #organic #growyourown #biochar #nutrientcycle #regenerativeagriculture #familyrunbusiness #naturalfarming #notillgardening #notill soil #livingsoil #cannabiscommunity #livingorganicsoil #gardening #notillfarming #organicgarden #soilfoodweb #biodiversity #bioactive #terrarium #vivarium #isopods #permaculture #crestedgecko #rubberduckyisopods #mibeneficials #dartfrog #ihatefungusgnats
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? #horizonalsoil #notill #organic #sustenanceliving #growyourown #hugelkultur #regenerativeagriculture #familyrunbusiness #notillgardening #notill soil #livingsoil #cannabiscommunity #livingorganicsoil #notillrevolution #notillfarming #notillarmy #soilfoodweb #biodiversity #bioactive Big love to everyone for the support! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE TO us on Youtube (@MIBeneficials) and catch the show EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at 9pm EST http://www.okcalyxxshop.com http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.MIBeneficials.com
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? Join us every Friday night at 9pm est on YOUTUBE (@MIBeneficials) to drop your questions live OR feel free to drop your questions here in the comments. Support this FREE show by supporting these amazing small businesses: http://www.aridsonly.com http://www.okcalyxxshop.com http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.MIBeneficials.com #chuckwalla #uromastx #xenagama #aridbioactive #aridsonly #biochar #nutrientcycle #regenerativeagriculture #familyrunbusiness #naturalfarming #notillgardening #notill soil #livingsoil #cannabiscommunity #livingorganicsoil #gardening #notillfarming #organicgarden
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? Big love to everyone for the support! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE TO us on Youtube (@MIBeneficials) and catch the show EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at 9pm EST http://www.regenerint.com http://www.okcalyxxshop.com http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.MIBeneficials.com #soilmicroscopy #notill #organic #growyourown #uromastyx #xenagama #sauromalus #naturalfarming #notillgardening #organicipm #livingsoil #regenerativeagriculture #livingorganicsoil #gardening #notillfarming #organicgarden #soilfoodweb #biodiversity #bioactive #isopods #beardeddragon #crestedgecko #rubberduckyisopods #mibeneficials #dartfrog #quantumbiology #hollisticmedicine
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? Support this FREE show by supporting these amazing small businesses: http://www.okcalyxxshop.com http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.MIBeneficials.com http://www.zenthanol.com #notill #organic #growyourown #biochar #nutrientcycle #regenerativeagriculture #familyrunbusiness #naturalfarming #notillgardening #notill soil #livingsoil #cannabiscommunity #livingorganicsoil #gardening #notillfarming #organicgarden #soilfoodweb #biodiversity #bioactive #terrarium #vivarium #isopods #beardeddragon #pestmanagement #integratedpestmanagement #mibeneficials #IPM #powderymildew
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? Join us every Friday night at 9pm est on YOUTUBE (@MIBeneficials) to drop your questions live OR feel free to drop your questions here in the comments. Support this FREE show by supporting these amazing small businesses: http://www.thepermaculturestudent.com http://www.okcalyxxshop.com http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.MIBeneficials.com #notill #organic #growyourown #biochar #nutrientcycle #regenerativeagriculture #familyrunbusiness #naturalfarming #notillgardening #notill soil #livingsoil #cannabiscommunity #livingorganicsoil #gardening #notillfarming #organicgarden #soilfoodweb #biodiversity #bioactive #terrarium #vivarium #isopods #permaculture #crestedgecko #rubberduckyisopods #mibeneficials #dartfrog #ihatefungusgnats
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: http://www.organicalexa.com http://www.okcalyxxshop.com http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.MIBeneficials.com
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: http://www.okcalyxxshop.com http://www.rubberduckyisopods.com http://www.MIBeneficials.com
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