Life is a process and part of the process is creating more life. (Congratulations @CrunchBerries soon come!)
When I learned to ‘grow’ 20 years ago I bought bottles and bottles with the idea that I was feeding the plants. At that time life wasn’t welcome in my garden so I learned about bombs, foggers and Avid. Avid was expensive and illegal but B.I.G had it behind the counter, just had to ask. One Spider Mite outbreak and you’ll do whatever to keep em away. But I digress.
I didn’t add these Beetles, Mites or Centipedes to the soil, just Compost and Worms. Now there’s all kinds of things happening beyond my understanding, all for the benefit of the Plants.
Imo Living Soil is Plant-centered gardening. Leaning on the intelligence that was here before we harnessed fire. As opposed to me being ‘in control’ and giving them what they need in the perfect amount at the perfect time. With the Ph perfect too.
Contrary to popular belief life is all rhythm. Heart beats, blood flows, oxygen expands and deflates. Living Soil is attempting to allow the rhythm to play while I get out the way. Dope when every blue moon you catch it and dance but not a requirement.
This is the overstanding I wanna one day teach my son. Not sure if this answers your question @OldUncleBen but I apprecilove the opportunity to bloviate. You are a much better gardener than I am. I’m high and seeking a greater connection.
While this is the way I choose to skin it there’s no wrong way.
Strawberry Headband I think week 5-6
Peace