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Biodynamic seedling mix with Farmer Mike Reiso
Never buy seedling mix again! Whether you are a giddy gardener or a full-time farmer, buying seedling mix is something we could all do without. What better way to follow up my film 'Biodynamic Compost with the late Jack McAndrew than with his apprentice Mike Reiso. Found on UA-cam as Ranch Reiso. Mike or "Reiso' as he's known by many is a passionate educator and biodynamic farmer, helping out farms throughout Malibu. He is well-loved and respected for his affinity with nature and her cycles. Educating children in the homeschooling program and leading a free compost-making volunteers program on the Malibu Fig Ranch. A passionate but humble teacher. What I love about this video is he grounds biodynamics in some very logical reason and science. Some might find the teachings of Rudolph Steiner kind of 'out there', wherever 'there' is. But he recommends giving these methods a try to decided for yourself.
Here are the ingredients.
We used 1 inch chicken wire to contain the pile.
A box of kelp meal
A box of oyster shell meal
A bag of vermiculite
River bottom sand that we gathered
4 tarps full of Oak leaves
Compost- Ideally biodyamic.For this blend we use the compost from my bioreactor, so it's not technically biodyamic compost.
Biodynamic compost starter
Method: Part 1
1. First you build your layers.
2. 2 inches of oak leaves spritzed with the biodyamic compost starter.
3. 2 inches of the compost.
4. Spraying each layer with water, so it's the consitency of a damp sponge.
5. Repeat the layers until your container is full and leave for a year.
Method: Part 2
1. Screen the broken down leaf/compost pile with a 1/4 inch screen.
2. Then put this screened compost through a 1/8 inch screen.
3. Return any large pieces to the pile.
4. Add 10% of kelp meal, oyster shell meal and vermiculite.
5. Mix throughly.
6. You mix is now ready to use.
Happy planting! Let me know if you try this methods. How it worked.
I value feedback on both the videos and the farming methods. If you are reading this, then the chances are you and I are much aligned. Curious people exploring methods and better ways to garden and farm. My film making is experimental, just like my gardening, I'm working out what works and what doesn't. So I really value your feedback!!!Throw me a comment if there is anything I can do to improve these videos. Hit the like button if you enjoyed it, positive feedback makes my day! If you try this methods let me know how it goes!
Happy planting!
Amy
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From Winter to Spring: Pickling Magnolia Blossoms to make a warming, seasonal congee
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I'm playing with a new format and series. Herbal recipes inspired by what the season is offering. Let me know what you think! Rather than doing a voice over, this one is music video style and I've posted the recipe in this description. Kayla is a permaculture practitioner, herbalist, educator and founder of Moon Meals LA. She has so much knowledge to share and I hope to bring you more of her re...
Fermenting meyer lemons with Chef Thomas.
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It’s citrus season in California. My creative partner in crime Chef Thomas and I headed to a private farm to Topanga to harvest excess lemons. Thomas is a private chef, master mind behind Cooking for the planet dinner series, Happy to Be Here Cacao and a proponent of local and regenerative. Fermented lemons are easy to make. A great way to make a gut health recipe to add a unique zesty flavour ...
Natural dyeing with Calendula and Indigo: Featuring The Way We Live
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Annie Marie was a toy maker when she realised that the work she was doing was degenerating our planet. The daughter of a tailor, moving into fashion was a natural move for her combining her curiosity for creating colour naturally and her ability on the sewing machine. She has been collecting pigments from the landscape around her and creating all sorts of beauty. I'm looking forward to sharing ...
A small but mighty farm: Rebuilding Shemesh Farm
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One thing leads to another. The Shemesh story came through this UA-cam channel. A lovely guy called Davis Watson, the original farmer at Shemesh Farms got in contact after watching one of these videos. Shemesh Farns is a program and an enterprised that evolved from the seed of an idea. Programs for children with disability are fairly common but as the students graduated from these programs ther...
A year in my garden: Experiments in regeneration.
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Got any tips on how to make a garden thrive? Please drop me any useful tips and tricks in my comments below! We finally found a farm we can call home. Right outside of my front door was a bare patch of ground screaming for plants. So we took everything we learnt about regeneration and practised it on a tiny scale. The garden really exceed my expectations! I really didn't think I'd see a car par...
How to make a Johnson Su Bioreactor out of a chemical tote with Cory Miller from Grass Valley Farm
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Wow! When we made "How to compost on a large scale' we had no idea it would spread so far! It brings us so much joy to hear from you and know that our film is inspiring you to try out natural alternatives to chemical fertiliser. So here is the follow-up. How to make your own bioreactor with a twist. We've taken an old chemical tote and converted it into a bioreactor so that you can make your ow...
Raising lamb regeneratively to feed his community with Boek House.
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This is a film about Dylan from Boak House Hearth and Husbandry, Ojai, California. A first-generation sheep farmer whose sheep grazed on wild pastures of medicinal plants for 365 days a year. Local landowners rent Dylan and his herd to keep their grasses low during the fire season. Grazing animals is an effective method for fire mitigation, more affordable than man-powered heavy machines. In le...
Spirit Works Trilogy: The Story of a medicinal herb farm with Lindy Dewey
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On our travels we were lucky to meet medicinal herb farmer Lindy Dewey at Spirit Works Trilogy in Whitefish, Montana. Having never met us before, she let us stay on her flourishing medicinal herb farm. I interviewed her and have turned it into a short film, designed so you get to learn about Lindy and her farm/ retreat centre and marvel in the beauty she has created. Lindy has 10 acres of wild ...
Fennel harvest with Larry Kandarian
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Learn about fennel pollen farming with rocket engineer turned regenerative farmer Larry Kandarian. Larry has decades of experience farming a wide range of grains, beans and herbs. He has a special interest in ancient grains and one of his main cash crops in fennel pollen. Fennel is a perennial herb from the Umbelliferae family, known to have antibacterial, antiviral properties, great for gastro...
Compost on a large scale: Regenerating 1000 acres: With Cory Miller and Kevin Lackey
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My family and I have spent a year traveling western America visiting regenerative farms. Serendipity took us to Grass valley farm. A happy accident when the farm we were due to visit cancelled at the last minute. Grass Valley farm used to be farmed with synthetic chemicals and has managed to go fully regenerative in a year. I was blown away by Cory’s knowledge, processes and the flourishing div...
Wild Culture Farm: A 6 acres regenerative farm story
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Jennifer and her family came to this land in 2016. It was not a farm. No irrigation, no real care, just one sad-looking Chinese elm, a couple of unkempt old llamas, and a bunch of thistle and mustard everywhere. Her work has been to re-eliven the soil so it can restore and recreate an abundant ecosystem over time. For Jennifer, this involved following regenerative principles. I tried to show so...
Oyster Shell Fertilizer with Larry Kandarian
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A short video on how to turn oyster shells into calcium and phosphorus fertilizer. Larry Kandarian is a rocket engineer turned regenerative ancient grain farmer. Passionate about cultivating and preserving ancient seed stocks. Rather than use synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides, Larry helps facilitate a symbiotic relationship between plants and the micro life. In this video we take oy...
Biodynamic compost with Farmer Jack McAndrew
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This film is a fast paced introduction to biodynamic compost with biodynamic maestro, farmer Jack McAndrew. Giving you enough information and insight to start your own biodynamic compost pile. Farmer Jack likes to call this type of compost 'black gold’. To make a 10 ton pile you will need: For the pile: - 10 tonnes of biodynamic dairy cow manure. - 20 bales of organic and/or pesticide free alfa...
Tips from an urban rose farmer. How to grow roses.
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Tips from an urban rose farmer. How to grow roses.
A story of an urban rose farm: featuring Rose Lane farm and urban rose farmer Lynne Vinkovic.
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A story of an urban rose farm: featuring Rose Lane farm and urban rose farmer Lynne Vinkovic.
How to make a live edge wood table
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How to make a live edge wood table
Herbalist Rhea Crostine gathering wild calfornian medicinal plants
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Herbalist Rhea Crostine gathering wild calfornian medicinal plants
Lyla and the hummingbirds
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Lyla and the hummingbirds
The story of Nourish LA. Turning food waste and a closed restaurant into a food drive.
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The story of Nourish LA. Turning food waste and a closed restaurant into a food drive.
Skoolie build: Insulation Prep
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Skoolie build: Insulation Prep
Skoolie Build: Insulation video
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Skoolie Build: Insulation video
Skoolie Demolition: Last weekend of clearing and prepping the bus.
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Skoolie Demolition: Last weekend of clearing and prepping the bus.
Skoolie Demolition: Removing ceiling and side panels.
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Skoolie Demolition: Removing ceiling and side panels.

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @joesmith7427
    @joesmith7427 6 днів тому

    Where in the world are u at???

  • @kjeleharrison3249
    @kjeleharrison3249 7 днів тому

    In these videos, the farmers say they plant cover crops to help fix the soil, but don't say what they actually planted. What was it? Why did they choose it? You plant a cover crop...what happens next? I love these videos, but they lack concrete info.

    • @peopleoftheplants
      @peopleoftheplants 6 днів тому

      Hey, if you call Cory Miller at Grass Valley Farms he’ll share everything with you. This is really useful feedback. I’m working on making new films with much more details for you. Farmer focused stories with as much process as possible.

  • @knoll9812
    @knoll9812 15 днів тому

    They have achieved improved land however there appear to be large machinery investment.

  • @maxwellvillaire5361
    @maxwellvillaire5361 Місяць тому

    This is truly amazing. I would love to see this happen across America and then across the entire world

  • @townsendliving9750
    @townsendliving9750 Місяць тому

    When he said soil needs a biologically diverse fungi dominated compost because that's what the soil needs, he left out the fact that the soil needs electrolytes, that's what the plants crave. And the only way to get that is through the use of brondo. I have a feeling we will eventually just water all crops with brondo in the future.

  • @Wildnativeedimentals
    @Wildnativeedimentals Місяць тому

    This video is showing love and care to our mother earth and every living in it! Thank you so very much! ♥️

  • @fin1158
    @fin1158 Місяць тому

    What was the setup cost for the radio tower, collar system

  • @stefanradovanovic1893
    @stefanradovanovic1893 Місяць тому

    How often do you do your tretmant of the fields??? Watering with a truck and all else??? I own a hazelnut fields and would like to improve the soil they are grown on so am wondering how often do you treat your fields? And is there such a thing as too much of it???

  • @falcofranz5005
    @falcofranz5005 Місяць тому

    You could also put the feces of black soldier fly larva into your compost tea. It will cause the plants to grow thicker skin, making it more resilient to pests.

  • @C.Hawkshaw
    @C.Hawkshaw Місяць тому

    100th Anniversary of Rudy Steiner’s lectures on agriculture this month! How are we celebrating 🎉 ? 🍎🧑‍🌾👩‍🌾👨🏾‍🌾👩‍🌾👩🏿‍🌾🐦‍⬛🪱🐞🐏🐑🐄🐓🌳🌳🌴🌱

  • @kanangwanewlove-thegoodfoo1616
    @kanangwanewlove-thegoodfoo1616 2 місяці тому

    Amazing work. Thanks for sharing your wonderful story.

  • @FlakeyPM
    @FlakeyPM 2 місяці тому

    "We’ll be getting the finished compost under the microscope in January. " Did I miss it?

    • @peopleoftheplants
      @peopleoftheplants 2 місяці тому

      No! I did! Life happened. But since you are interested, I’ll get it looked at soon.

  • @kentpearson493
    @kentpearson493 3 місяці тому

    Where did you get your aerator?

  • @dnawormcastings
    @dnawormcastings 3 місяці тому

    Great video love your energy and how u make compost for your seedlings 🇳🇿❤️

  • @ColettesGarden
    @ColettesGarden 4 місяці тому

    Cute face!

  • @siennanoe11e
    @siennanoe11e 4 місяці тому

    Stunning on all fronts 🥹💕

  • @DestinationJapan95
    @DestinationJapan95 5 місяців тому

    Too much equipment (expenses/liabilities), tilling, and not alternating cattle or other livestock throughout the 1000 acres. Literally all this guy needs to do is start creating paddocks across his 1000 acres, move cattle around, place his compost in the freshly stirred up paddock, and repeat. He’ll have the most organic, HQ land and beef that people will pay top dollar for all while removing about 50% of his current expenses

    • @peopleoftheplants
      @peopleoftheplants 4 місяці тому

      He also practises holistic grazing like you described above and the seed drill ensures he doesn’t need to till. I’m curious how you would place your compost on 1000 acres. Can you recommend a cost effective way of placing compost on that scale?

  • @pax7511
    @pax7511 5 місяців тому

    Great content!!

  • @ericvermeulen9853
    @ericvermeulen9853 5 місяців тому

    Started to go no till farming and cover cropping with cattle and the results are amazing, especially what you mentioned about the health of the animals it really shows it’s advantages

    • @peopleoftheplants
      @peopleoftheplants 5 місяців тому

      I’m so happy to hear that! Keep up the amazing work!

  • @robertlemoine3500
    @robertlemoine3500 5 місяців тому

    Thankyou 😊

  • @Cyclonut96
    @Cyclonut96 5 місяців тому

    It is good to see that this no till farming and manure application is being done on large scale farms. This will also prevent soil erosion while producing healthier plants and feed for people and animals. Big kudos!

  • @meggrobi
    @meggrobi 5 місяців тому

    So that's a shock collar on the cattle?

  • @thomasdrury6284
    @thomasdrury6284 6 місяців тому

    best video in the world

  • @anothercomment-
    @anothercomment- 6 місяців тому

    Wow!! “No vet calls” wow, surprised and yet not

  • @jacknissen6040
    @jacknissen6040 6 місяців тому

    about to share with a younger farmer friend who has expressed the need for a more natural farming method. Multi species covers and Johnson Su compost being the best options thus far.

  • @voltrk4707
    @voltrk4707 6 місяців тому

    Serene and natural lifestyle. Colour combinations can also be made?

    • @peopleoftheplants
      @peopleoftheplants 6 місяців тому

      I haven’t tried but you could. You’ll get a greeny colour.

  • @kimberlyschwarz
    @kimberlyschwarz 6 місяців тому

    A MAGICAL and WONDERFUL community! Go Shemesh Farm Fellows!

  • @TheRainHarvester
    @TheRainHarvester 6 місяців тому

    Put leaves in all your pathways and each spring harvest your pathways for soil. I did a couple videos on it last year. With all the people walking on the paths, you won't believe the results.

  • @racebiketuner
    @racebiketuner 6 місяців тому

    Very cool! Keep up the great job!

  • @kathleenomalley7838
    @kathleenomalley7838 6 місяців тому

    A wonderful community ❤️

  • @rootsandbones7904
    @rootsandbones7904 7 місяців тому

    Love the multitude of animals that initially brought life to your garden! Wow.

  • @brandonoverstreet7675
    @brandonoverstreet7675 7 місяців тому

    What rate are you applying for the no till drill? Are you running a liquid tank with it?

  • @heatherjolly8389
    @heatherjolly8389 8 місяців тому

    I wish I had more time/effort to collect more materials from my community. Being a homeschool/part time work from home parent does suck up a decent amount of time!

    • @peopleoftheplants
      @peopleoftheplants 8 місяців тому

      I have dreams of collecting all the waste in my community and making huge piles of compost but the reality is working with 2 children is already a lot! The good news is this is compact and it took us half a day to collect it all and another half a day to mix. Leave it for a year and you’ve got enough to feed acres with extract.

  • @jamesduff6937
    @jamesduff6937 8 місяців тому

    what was growing at 4:52?

  • @ClayMore-je9fp
    @ClayMore-je9fp 8 місяців тому

    Thanks from england. Inspirational.

  • @sillililli01
    @sillililli01 9 місяців тому

    It's All About The Biology.

  • @ladyhanson5764
    @ladyhanson5764 9 місяців тому

    This is so awesome… spoken like a true Plant Mama 🪴

  • @rdraffkorn3184
    @rdraffkorn3184 10 місяців тому

    I live in Texas. it's really hot here in the summers. I've been fighting problems with my compost systems over heating and drying out for years. I've seen every video i can find on the Johnson-Su process and i can't directly reproduce his system like you have there. So i've split my process into two steps. The thermophilic part i do out in the regular compost pile where the heat can do it's part. And then i bring that material into the shaded , relatively cooler, area where the outdoor (half barrel sized) worm bins are located. Then the worms can do their thing for a number of months where i can keep an eye on them; temperature, extra food etc. So far my plants have been the best they've ever been. And i'm starting to work with neighbors to better feed their plants. Improves the sense of community too.

    • @peopleoftheplants
      @peopleoftheplants 10 місяців тому

      I love this! Thank you for sharing your process with others who might need this information.

  • @jtc_adventure
    @jtc_adventure 10 місяців тому

    Love this!

  • @partidaportet27
    @partidaportet27 10 місяців тому

    Have you ever thought of adding some flour to build fungal mass?

    • @peopleoftheplants
      @peopleoftheplants 10 місяців тому

      No, that sounds interesting. How does that work?

  • @amathonn
    @amathonn 10 місяців тому

    One mushroom to another - "Why don't you like me, I'm a fungi."

  • @Bennie32831
    @Bennie32831 10 місяців тому

    It so great you got into this with your background of fungi

  • @chileshesimbulenations
    @chileshesimbulenations 10 місяців тому

    i love the transitioning 😊 from somehow farming to manage farming, this an incredible work the future is green😮

  • @snicolai
    @snicolai 11 місяців тому

    Seems like a massive energy and technology dependent Rube Goldberg machine to essentially accomplish what nature has been doing organically for millions of years. Yet, still very impressive as a modern day operation. I’ll still take cows on a rotational grazing system over this any day.

  • @hairyhoudini5565
    @hairyhoudini5565 11 місяців тому

    This is a science that might ACTUALLY be 'SAFE AND EFFECTIVE'.

  • @colleenkohler
    @colleenkohler 11 місяців тому

    ✋ "Promo sm"

  • @calicoasting
    @calicoasting 11 місяців тому

    Great old school process! Thank you for showing .

  • @user-rq8jn8nk6o
    @user-rq8jn8nk6o 11 місяців тому

    Many thanks, Grace. Did you say leave the bucks with the does for 42 days or 2 days? That part wasn't clear tto me.

  • @huckstirred7112
    @huckstirred7112 Рік тому

    round up will kill your soil . It is nothing but agent orange dyed blonde .

  • @georgecostanza9387
    @georgecostanza9387 Рік тому

    How much extract comes out of one 5 gallon bucket

    • @peopleoftheplants
      @peopleoftheplants 11 місяців тому

      Roughly 5 gallons. Which is the size of most backpack sprayers.