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In this video I show you a beautiful set of mineral springs and the wild watercress that grows there.

In this video I show you how I determine when a watermelon is ripe by three specific signs.

In this video I show you how I transitioned from a metal structure to an attached greenhouse.

In this video I show you what I do to create a cool compost that I allow to age and capture quite a bit more carbon that with a hot pile.

In this video I share with you some stories that illustrate how detrimental Kohlrabi can be to nearby plants.

In this video I show you what I do with my fall cabbage and broccoli transplants.

In this video I show you some of the mushrooms we harvest in August here in Northern Michigan.

In this video I share with you what I look for to determine when my onions are ready to be harvested.

In this video I explain why it is important to give the edge of your garden beds extra water.

In this video I share with you one of the great benefits to planting intensively and that is to reduce weed pressure.

In this video, I tell you a funny story of how an Amish man with an eighth grade education was able to teach a poultry specialist from a university that chickens will actually eat grass. Learn more about Season Extension, Intensive Regenerative Farming, and Seed Saving when you visit us at Grand Solar Minimum Living. https://grandsolarminimumliving.com/

A look at what I do to cut, bundle, and store my unthreshed grains until I process them in the winter. Learn more about Season Extension, Intensive Regenerative Farming, and Seed Saving when you visit us at Grand Solar Minimum Living. https://grandsolarminimumliving.com/

I take you through some of the tools and other things I’m considering as I prepare to harvest and bundle small grains like wheat and rye. I also include some thoughts on the dangerous fungal growth called Ergot. Learn more about Season Extension, Intensive Regenerative Farming, and Seed Saving when you visit us at Grand Solar Minimum Living. https://grandsolarminimumliving.com/

Shade cloth is a great tool to protect cooler loving plants during the hot days of summer. Here is how I use it in my gardens. Learn more about Season Extension, Intensive Regenerative Farming, and Seed Saving when you visit us at Grand Solar Minimum Living. https://grandsolarminimumliving.com/

In this video, I show you why the onion I have been working on stabilizing is such a blessing to seed savers. In fact I may name it Seed Savers Double Crop. Learn more about Season Extension, Intensive Regenerative Farming, and Seed Saving when you visit us at Grand Solar Minimum Living. https://grandsolarminimumliving.com/

In this video, I show you the simple process I use to save pepper seeds in preparation for storage. Learn more about Season Extension, Intensive Regenerative Farming, and Seed Saving when you visit us at Grand Solar Minimum Living. https://grandsolarminimumliving.com/

Understand the importance of giving new transplants a good soaking on a hot summer day to protect them from being damaged by the hot soil surface. Learn more about Season Extension, Intensive Regenerative Farming, and Seed Saving when you visit us at Grand Solar Minimum Living. https://grandsolarminimumliving.com/

In this video, I discuss the benefits of learning how much space each plant needs and then fully covering the soil to maximize its carbon collecting capabilities. Learn more about Season Extension, Intensive Regenerative Farming, and Seed Saving when you visit us at Grand Solar Minimum Living. https://grandsolarminimumliving.com/

In this video, I share how important it can be to protect melons from cool evening temperatures during pollination. Learn more about Season Extension, Intensive Regenerative Farming, and Seed Saving when you visit us at Grand Solar Minimum Living. https://grandsolarminimumliving.com/

Let's take a look at Turkey Tail fungus and how I use it. Learn more about Season Extension, Intensive Regenerative Farming, and Seed Saving when you visit us at Grand Solar Minimum Living. https://grandsolarminimumliving.com/

In this video, I describe the difference between phenotype and genotype. This is an important concept for a seed saver to understand. Learn more about Season Extension, Intensive Regenerative Farming, and Seed Saving when you visit us at Grand Solar Minimum Living. https://grandsolarminimumliving.com/

Let's discuss the many benefits to having multiple plants within a single soil block. Learn more about Season Extension, Intensive Regenerative Farming, and Seed Saving when you visit us at Grand Solar Minimum Living. https://grandsolarminimumliving.com/

In this video, I show you how I utilize a scythe to cut my stinging nettles and comfrey for my compost pile. Learn more about Season Extension, Intensive Regenerative Farming, and Seed Saving when you visit us at Grand Solar Minimum Living. https://grandsolarminimumliving.com/

In this video, I describe what I’m looking for as I prepare to harvest my parsnip seed and what the drying process is. Learn more about Season Extension, Intensive Regenerative Farming, and Seed Saving when you visit us at Grand Solar Minimum Living. https://grandsolarminimumliving.com/

In this short video, I talk about why using pencils to make garden markers is so important. Learn more about Season Extension, Intensive Regenerative Farming, and Seed Saving when you visit us at Grand Solar Minimum Living. https://grandsolarminimumliving.com/