Texas Permaculture Gardening and Food Forestry Tips for January

A texas permaculture garden transformation!

In Texas Permaculture Gardens, we never really go fully dormant. There’s always something to do in your garden or food forest to help keep things an a good trajectory. One of the core philosophies on the care and maintenance of gardens at Symbiosis is that all the activities that need to be done to keep […]

What You Need To Know On Soil Amendment For Ultimate Success

Ryan and Chris tending the soil around a fruit tree. Texas Permaculture

Few elements are as critical to gardening success as soil amendments. “Don’t forget your fertilizer” is a great start, however, we can do more for our gardens than simply adding fertilizer. Let’s consider the elements that can help feed and develop your soil! Consider these qualities of a good amendment program for ultimate long term […]

Understanding Biodynamic Agriculture With Adam Russell – Hope Grows Podcast

Seed head Geometric close up

In this episode of Where Hope Grows we explore the esoteric and occult realms of Biodynamic Agriculture in a way that leads to a greater comprehension of how energy flows throughout the cosmos. By recognizing the patterns of growth and expansion as well as the flow of movement transitioning inwards and downwards, we have an […]

Seeding For Biodiversity and Endangered Species in Texas

Seeds Sprouting in Texas Hill Country

As a brief review of the articles we’ve published lately, we’ve discussed the power of Basalt dust and Azomite as broad mineralizing solutions. The value of starting as high on your property as possible and slowing the water down so that it can sink into and be stored in your landscape. We have discussed the […]

The Incredible Power Of EM1 In Soil Building

Chris applies EM1 to a 1 year old food forest in Bastrop, Texas

The harmonious interplay of beneficial microorganisms in healthy soil ecosystems facilitates the immune system of healthy plants. A balanced diversity of soil microorganisms mitigates the risk of soil-borne pathogenic diseases. Many soil microorganisms form synergistic relationships with each other and with plants, collectively breaking down organic matter into nutrient dense humus, activating biochemical hormones that […]

How To Specialize In Land Regeneration For Central Texas?

In this video we give a brief explanation for what we do at Symbiosis and what makes us Permaculture & Land Regeneration Specialists in Central Texas.  We are passionate & motivated. We take pride in our work. We are experienced and dedicated. We apply a balance of experienced practicality with vision and creative problem solving. […]

Fertilizers and Minerals, The Crux Of Our Food Security?

“Fertilizer is too expensive, so we couldn’t buy it this year”:  “We have 70 acres in Central, Texas, and over the past 3 years fertilizer costs have gone way up. It was $3000, then $4500, then they wanted $9000 this year. At this point it isn’t worth fertilizing or irrigating.” -Anonymous farmer-   I have heard […]