Nitrogen-fixing plants can help your other plants grow. Plants like your fruit trees and berries. But there are some edible nitrogen-fixing shrubs. One of my favorites are goumi berries. These great berries not only provide food but will also fix nitrogen helping your other plants thrive. In this episode, we look at goumi berries and how to add the…

Cascara is a fantastic Pacific Northwest native tree. Adaptable, great for wildlife, and not too big this is a great native tree to add to your property. In this episode, we dive into cascaras and how to grow them on your property. Plus we will look at some of the uses of these great trees. Check out the show notes to learn more about Cascara trees…

Making a dense hedgerow can be a challenge. But by planting small spreading native shrubs you can easily have a dense hedgerow. Native plants like Nootka rose and snowberries will quickly will in the gaps can make your hedgerow solid enough to keep even deer out. In this episode, we look at the role small spreading native shrubs can play in creatin…

Buying native plants can be expensive but salvaging them is a great option when you don’t have a lot of money to spend on new plants. But doing it right without damaging the living world is important. Plus, you want to make sure your new plants survive. In this episode, we look at 3 tips for salvaging native plants for your property. Specifically, …

Live staking is one of the easiest ways to get a ton of new plants. But not all plants can be live-staked and there are some tricks to doing it successfully. In this episode, we look at how to get started with live staking including a list of Pacific Northwest native plants that can be live staked successfully. Check out the show notes to learn mor…

Finding material for mulch and critter homes can be a barrier to getting started. But there are some simple and cheap ways to find woodchips, leaves, logs, and other materials. In this episode, we look at several ways you can find material for mulching and building critter homes without spending a ton of money. I’ve used all these methods at my pla…

Let’s skip the fall cleanup this year. Don’t rake up the leaves, don’t cut down the dead flower stalks, and leave the branches where they fall. While this might seem crazy you can skip the fall cleanup. Or at least do less. In this episode, we look at why messy is beautiful and why you should skip the fall cleanup. The result will be more abundance…

Often people skip native plants but when you do this you limit your land's ability to be abundant. But why? In this episode, we look at the most important reason to plant native plants. In short, it’s because native plants share a long evolutionary history with the other life that live around them. Native plants play a unique role in the environmen…

Did you know your property needs snags? Often people don’t like keeping around dead trees—aka snags. But snags are critical to supporting all sorts of wildlife that you know and love. From owls to woodpeckers, and even native bees if you want to support wildlife snags are a great option. In this episode, we look at why your property needs snags and…

Growing these 3 Pacific Northwest native plants can provide you easy harvests all winter long. There’s something special about going outside and getting greens for salads and for cooking even in the middle of winter. In this episode, we look at nodding onions, miner’s lettuce, and checkermallow plus some tips on expanding your winter garden beyond …

Do you know what micro-climates you have on your property? Learning how to identify existing micro-climates and how to create new ones can help you cultivate abundance. In this episode, we look at what micro-climates are, how to identify them, and how to create new ones. Check out the show notes to learn more about micro-climates and get access to …

Managing wet areas on your property can be a challenge. But these areas can also be very important for wildlife and building resilience in the face of climate change. And you can even grow food in them. In this episode, we look at strategies for managing wet areas on your property in a way that heals the living world and cultivates abundance for pe…

What are you doing this fall to cultivate abundance? While the vegetable garden is slowing down and the days are getting shorter fall is a great time to take steps to ensure your land will be filled with abundance next spring. In this episode, we look at 3 ways you can cultivate abundance this fall. Check out the show notes to learn more about the …

Your soil needs to be covered with mulch. Without it soil life will suffer, your plants won’t thrive, and the land will be less abundant. You should mulch your soil if you want to heal the living world. In this episode, we look at 3 reasons why you should mulch your soil. These 3 reasons are protecting soil life, retaining moisture, and preventing …

If you want to support wildlife then you’ve got to give them a place to call home and take shelter. Critter homes are a great option and are simple to create. Plus, these simple structures can provide other benefits such as keeping the soil cool and moist around your plants. In this week’s episode, we dive into critter homes and look at how you can…

When the leaves start to fall from the trees what do you do with them? If you’re like most people you rake them up and get rid of them. But if you want to cultivate abundance and heal the living world you need to keep your fall leaves. In this episode, we look at the benefits of keeping your fall leaves and what to do with them. From supporting wil…

Due to climate change the 2021 drought hit hard in the Pacific Northwest. And these impacts of climate change aren’t only being felt here. But there are lessons you can learn from these extremes that will help you adapt to these impacts. In this episode, we look at 3 lessons learned from this hot dry summer and what can be done to deal with these i…

Native lupines fix nitrogen and support wildlife. These amazing plants are far superior to the ornamental lupines sold in box stores. In this episode, we look at the native lupines of western Washington and why you should grow them. And with over 200 species of lupines found in North and South America and Northern Africa and the Mediterranean, ther…

Do you have a shady area that you’re unsure what to plant? Using these shady areas for food growing can be a challenge. But miner’s lettuce happens to love growing in the shade. And it tastes good. In this episode, we look at why you should grow miner’s lettuce. Check out the show notes to learn more about miner’s lettuce and get access to the reso…

Did you know your garden needs logs and rock piles? While these aren’t normally a part of a vegetable garden they actually have a critical role to play in helping your garden thrive. In this episode, we look at why your garden needs logs and rock piles. From supporting beneficial predators to creating micro-climates logs and rocks are a critical pa…

Designing a fruit tree guild doesn’t have to be a challenge. While it’s easy to get lost in the details there are some simple strategies you can follow to make your fruit tree guilds. In this episode, we will design a fruit tree guild together using simple strategies that anyone can use. Check out the show notes to learn more about how to design a …

Your garden needs plant-eating insects. While it’s common for gardeners to feel like they’ve got to fight insects, the opposite is true. In this episode, we look at the role plant-eating insects play in the garden and how you can bring them into balance instead of fighting them. All while getting abundant harvests for your family and your community…

Have you ever wondered what a food forest is? How do you grow food in a forest? In this episode, we explore the layers of a food forest, the plants growing in each layer, and how it all comes together to cultivate abundance for people, plants, and wildlife. Plus we cover 3 tips to help you start your food forest. Let’s explore a food forest. Check …

If you want your plants to thrive then you need a healthy soil food web. In this episode, we look at the soil food web—from worms to nematodes, to bacteria, fungi and so much more. The soil food web is the foundation that supports a thriving and abundant environment. And you need a healthy soil food web if you want to cultivate abundance for people…

Purple tree collards are an amazing perennial vegetable. They taste great and a single plant can provide an abundance of harvests all year round. Tree collards can easily replace other collard greens and kale in your meals. In this episode, we dive into purple tree collards and how to get started with them. Check out the show notes to learn more ab…

How do you deal with drought? Often people just resort to watering more—but this can worsen the impact of the drought on the environment around them. But what do you do to avoid this? In this episode, we look at 7 strategies for dealing with drought today and in the future. Check out the show notes to learn more about how to deal with drought and g…

Are you having issues with garden pests? The best way to deal with them is with predators. From slugs to aphids to even small rodents you can attract the predators of these common pests to keep them in balance. In this episode, we look at some simple steps you can take to attract predators and keep garden pests in balance. Check out the show notes …

Why should you plant a hedgerow? Hedgerows provide so many benefits—from privacy to habitat for wildlife and even food for you, your family, and your community. In this episode, we look at the benefits Hedgerows bring to any property and I share 5 tips to help you get started. Check out the show notes to learn more about attracting birds to your pr…

Do you want to attract birds to your property? Birds need 3 things to be happy – food, cover, and water. But a feeder isn’t enough to provide them the food they need. In this episode, we look at how planting native plants are the best way to provide food for birds and how you can provide them with cover and water. Check out the show notes to learn …

Dealing with compacted soil? Instead of digging a better way is to work with nature. With some simple steps, you can save your back and work with nature to break up compacted soil. In this episode, we cover simple steps you can take to deal with compacted soil without digging by working with nature. Check out the show notes to learn more about deal…

In this episode, we’re going to dive into 5 pathways to abundance—abundance for people, plants, and wildlife. We picked these 5 pathways to help you get started towards creating a landscape that is filled with abundance. And to help you heal the living world around you. Because working with nature isn’t always easy—it can be hard to know where to s…

Perennial vegetables are vegetables you plant once and get harvests for years to come. Here’s how to get started with them. Description: Imagine planting your vegetables once and getting harvests for years to come. Sound too good to be true? Not when you plant perennial vegetables. These are vegetables that come back year after year without having …

Did you know you can grow native vegetables right in your backyard and garden? These great vegetables can provide year-round harvests with much less care than traditional vegetables. In this episode, we dive into native vegetables and how you can get started with them. Check out the show notes to learn more about native vegetables and get access to…

Do you want to bring nature to your backyard, grow food, and help heal our living world? Join Daron Williams—restoration ecologist, permaculture enthusiast, and lifelong gardener—for concrete steps you can take at home to cultivate abundance for people, plants and wildlife. This podcast is a hands-on journey through regenerative soil building, perm…