At Deep Roots Project, our “Transformational Gardening” approach, based on cultivating thriving soil microbial communities, is about more than just growing plants—it’s about creating a thriving ecosystem within the soil itself.
We use microbe-dense worm castings (also called vermicompost) as our primary soil amendment. It is a critical component of our innovative growing method. Get a head start on a great harvest all season long by using worm castings when planting seeds and seedlings. Worm castings create an environment that plants love by adding an amazing diversity and quantity of microflora (microbes and fungi) to your soil.
Don’t hang up your gardening gloves just yet! Fall is the most important season for improving your soil. If soil is still warm, nutrients and organic matter in the compost stimulate micro-organisms. This is the time when you get a head start on your growing season. What you do NOW and the products you use NOW will make the difference between an OK garden and a spectacular harvest.
The DRP team absolutely loves the videos on this page by environment scientist Octaivia Hopwood. The links to articles, books, and videos on our Deep Roots blog posts are not merely copied and pasted. They have been selected after hours spent consulting and evaluating literally hundreds of resources.
Using fish emulsion in a food garden is an excellent way to support the health of soil microorganisms and crops. It provides essential nutrients, beneficial microorganisms, and a balanced pH, all while being a natural and sustainable fertilizer option. By incorporating fish emulsion into your gardening routine, you can help to create a healthy and thriving ecosystem in your garden.
