CURRENT OFFERINGS
- Live Blood Analysis
- Microbial inoculants (Microbe Compost, Extacts & Teas and Aged Organic Matter)
- Products: Fermented foods/probiotics for gut health
- Herbal Tinctures & Essential Oils
- Homesteading/self-sufficiency skills training
- Land and Garden Consultations on designing integrated farm/garden ecosystems
- Organic Seeds & Plants
- Upick from our multiple Market Gardens
- Online Courses
Soil Microbiome & Regenerative Gardening
Live Blood Analysis for the Lay person
Human Microbiome and Kitchen Alchemy - COMING SOON: Microbe Cafe and Natural Health Food Store
- Plant Nursery- rare and unusual plants
- Online articles of all topics on Self Reliance
living ground, suelo vivo project
Living Ground is a pioneering project in southern Ecuador – a living manifestation of transformative actions for self-reliance. We are actively creating and practicing principles like soil microbe farming, market gardens, live blood analysis, and an on-site commercial kitchen and apothecary.
More than just an educational center, Living Ground is a thriving ecosystem embracing sustainable living and nurturing a deep connection with nature as nature intended. Our hands-on approach allows visitors to immerse themselves in regenerative practices and holistic well-being. We are growing market and medicinal gardens, food forests while exemplifying new earth principles of self-reliance.
This is a transformative journey to share invaluable knowledge, develop practical skills, and experience living in harmony with the natural world. Explore our microbe tourism, apprenticeships, and educational offerings (online and on-site) for a path towards self-reliance.
The Living Ground Project is a visionary initiative dedicated to fostering self-reliance and sustainable living through hands-on education and community empowerment. Our mission is to create a thriving, living example of holistic sustainability, from nurturing healthy soil to cultivating diverse foods and medicines, and transforming these into nourishing, delicious products. We aim to be a comprehensive educational center, teaching both locals and visitors the skills needed for self-sufficiency, while also providing opportunities for eco-tourism and cultural exchange. The project encompasses a natural health food store, café, and apothecary, showcasing the practical applications of our sustainable practices. By offering rare and unusual plants and seeds, we promote biodiversity and encourage others to explore unique cultivation methods. Our vision extends to developing a product line of essential oils and producing microbe-rich inoculants, emphasizing the importance of soil health and natural farming methods. We offer land consulting services to help others regenerate their soils and transition away from chemical dependency. Additionally, we host health and healing retreats, workshops, and educational programs focused on human health, particularly the human microbiome, aiming to reduce dependency on pharmaceuticals. Central to our vision is the creation of meaningful local employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, demonstrating that self-reliance and community support can go hand in hand. Through these diverse efforts, the Living Ground Project aspires to be a beacon of sustainable living, inspiring individuals and communities worldwide to embrace self-sufficiency, environmental stewardship, and collaborative growth.
HELP US RAISE THE LEADERS OF TOMMORROW!
We are humbly seeking support to cover the weekly wages of our dedicated team of local Ecuadorians who are helping us raise Living Ground and are being trained to be leaders in the project. Currently, we employ 4 full-time and 3 part-time local Ecuadorians, amounting to $615 per week. As our local team works tirelessly, they acquire invaluable skills to make a positive impact in their community and across Ecuador.
This weekly wage is currently being self-funded by Leisha, the visionary founder, who selflessly sustains this mission of the heart to transform the world, one microbe and human at a time. Leisha continues to create and nurture this project site and is driven by her unwavering commitment to this cause.
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