September 1, 2023,  marks the one year anniversary for tThe Living Ground Project.   One year ago today, we took over our first microbe compost site.    What a year it has been!

A year ago,  were expecting the gifts….a  Mighty Mike Compost Maker and Slow Speed Tracker …to arrive.  It was an amazing and exciting donation to Living Ground from a USA foundation that beleived in our work.    We acquired a site and began preparing it for for mass producing Microbes.     

The equipment never arrived.   The COVID restrictions and transportation mess made it impossible.    Disappointing!  Subsequently, these machines were donated to Dr Elaine’s (our teacher) in Oregon.  Needless to say, we had no choice than to learn how to mass produce microbes by hand.   And, we perfected the process.   I beleive we are the first SFW students to successfully mass produce Microbe Compost.

Then we considered another local site for operations that was around the corner from our operations.  While it was amazing, it was too expensive!  It was an old delapitated building that was home (dormintory) to highway workers.  The grounds were contaminated.   “Imposssible”, we thought! And, perhaps too big for us?    March of 2023, against all odds and much risk taking, we acquired the site literally saving the land from a gas company.  Now what!  The dream grew tremendously and the work too!

A lot has happened in this last year….really it is a full books worth of changes and experiences:   We’ve gained, lost, challenged, overcome and tried to do our best.   

Highlights:

  1. We’ve had successes (like acquiring the Project Site) and disappointments (facing the challenges of human transformations and staying true to our values and morals).   
  2. We’ve charged ahead with gusto making things happen despite having little means.   We acquired the Project Site.  
  3. We’ve opened our Microbe/Health Air bnb.  This is the beginning of the tourism aspect of the Project.
  4. We’ve showcase our value added microbe grown products in our community.   
  5. We are creating the landscape foundations at the Project Site creating the 2nd market garden and Secret garden. 
  6. We are consulting and transforming lands.
  7. We are creating our educational platforms (online and onsite)  
  8. We are moving forward!    Our fireside chat video (here) explains how we are “doing” all we said we would do!   

Yes, as you can imagine, there is a lot going on is the background.   It is organized chaos! 

As Mama Microbe, I am proud of the team and the supporters (volunteers) who are helping make this happen.   It isn’t easy but each one of us is growing, learning and discovering.   

The Project (whether applied to the physcial or the personal) is rooted in the belief that even the tiniest of beings can create ripples of change.    This statement is one I repeat over and over as a mantra to remind myself that this initiative stands as a testament to the power of human determination, creativity, and purpose.   What can we accomplish when we come together?    Our project is also rooted in the concept of symbiosis (which embraces tension) and we practice respect and honor for the earth and each other.   We often we find ourselves giving more than we recieve.   In today’s world of consciousness, this is going against the grain (or the swing of self-obsession).   It is important!

Personally, I see this project as a canvas of hope, collaboration, and transformation. It’s not just a project; it’s an embodiment of the “little good guy” humans working hand in hand with the “little good guys” of nature – the microbes that lay the foundation for all life.   Although the trend is moving towards understanding microbes (in the human and soil), we have in the palm of our hands a unique mission: to nurture the Earth, empower communities, and foster a new understanding of life itself and mimic the microbes symbiosis.   It is beautiful!

Recently, I had the privilege of witnessing another project, quite similar in purpose.   I was inspired and amazed at this Project and intrigue with how we could cooperate.   We are on a similar path with one key difference – the availability of financial resources.  Honestly, it would be easy to feel deflated or frustrated as the Living Ground Project struggles to bootstrap its way forward, working tirelessly with limited financial means. Yet, within this challenge lies a profound opportunity.   I use my mantra to give me hope!    

I realize that there is a book forming from the stories and experiences we are all having at Living Ground.   The ups and downs, the challenges and discernments are creating a symbiotic tale of what can happen is the little guys come together.   I’ve found myself being too trusting in many situations so that the “team” intervenes to put me back in line.   I’ve been blamed and accused of things that I don’t own.  It is quite a story and one that will be shared one day!  

And, the Living Ground Project isn’t just about the end result; it’s about the journey. It’s about proving that dedication, passion, and resilience can transcend personal and economic barriers. It’s a bold assertion that the “little guys” – whether they’re the microbes in the soil or the humans with dreams – can bring about real change, regardless of the odds stacked against them.

Yes, our financial resources are scarce.  But we are doing it!    The Living Ground Project is rich in heart, spirit, and ingenuity. The Soil Squad team pours their soul into each endeavor, raising the project brick by brick, hand by hand, project by project. Every step is a triumph over adversity, an embodiment of the spirit that refuses to be confined by limitations.

Creativity takes center stage as the project navigates the challenge of acquiring materials while ensuring fair compensation (now and in the future). It’s a dance of innovation and determination, a story of crafting something magical.

And, my intention is real!    My aim is to raise this Project until the leaders are confident and secure.   When this time comes, I will gift it into the hands of good people to continue with the legacy and mission.   I have even thought about moving back to a new Magical Forest.  For those who don’t know me, the Magical Forest was my created home when I arrived in Ecuador where I lived without walls, in a tree house and as self sufficent as I could.   I will return to this space and create my nature living once again.  Perhaps I become the crazy lady in the bush who can mentor the Team from afar?

So I am sharing a little of the “Behind the Scenes”.    We are doing the work with purpose.    We are spreading the microbes.    It is happening.   And as we charge ahead with our mission, the microbes silently work their magic in the soil.  Our greatest ally is these “good little guys”.   Together, we weave a narrative of growth, connection, and transformation.

We don’t have much, but the Living Ground Project isn’t just about resources; it’s about redefining success. It’s about proving that the impact of an initiative isn’t solely measured in economics. It’s about leaving an indelible mark on hearts and landscapes, about fostering a community that understands the language of the Earth and the unity of life.

This is about realizing the truth about who we are!   We are more than just humans. We are mostly microbes. Trillions of these microscopic allies reside within our very beings, shaping our existence.  Just as every note in a symphony contributes to the grand melody, every microbe within us harmonizes with the greater whole. These tiny creatures are the unseen architects of vitality, creating ecosystems of unparalleled complexity. Their currencies are nutrients, energy flows, and the exchange of information that shapes the very fabric of life.

In a world often driven by economic systems, the microcosm within us and around us serves as a living testament to a different way of thriving. It’s a profound reminder that the sustenance of life need not be tethered to monetary transactions. Rather, it relies on the elegant dance of ecosystems, the generosity of nature, and the sacred balance that honors the interconnectedness of all beings.

So, as the Living Ground Project marches forward, remember that every step is a triumph over adversity. Every brick laid, every hand extended, every project undertaken is a testament to the unwavering spirit that knows no boundaries. It’s a beacon of hope for all “little good guys,” showing that with heart, determination, and a touch of magic, they can transform the world.

The Living Ground Project is not just a project – it’s a legacy in the making, a living testament to the potential of the “little guys” who dare to dream big.

To Nic, Tamar, Ian and Jimini, I love you dearly!   You are all such adorable misfits.   I ask for your forgiveness in where I fail and your patience as I, too, grow and learn.   One year….one year…and so much has happened.    I adore you!

 

Now for a photo story of the past year1

I commit and dedicate myself to this work…. it is needed and important for you and those that come behind us!   This is for Kaya!

 

This is an exciting chat with Darren (Fire Side Chat) and the Soil Squad where share the latest update on Phase II of the Living Ground Project. We discuss the current developments, including our newly launched healing and education Guest House which is the beginnings of the Health and Microbe Tourism POD. Our conversation delves into the significance of food sovereignty and the critical role of microbe-rich compost in restoring the health of our soil.   Consider supporting our noble mission….and s a token of our gratitude, we are pleased to offer a credit system to donors, providing them with future opportunities for exchange and involvement if they would like to visit the Guest House of the Project Site in the future!

 

Recently, I embarked on a journey to the Ecuadorian seaside.  The purpose was to write.  Living Ground is creating our education platform to share our knowledge and self-reliance, health and microbes.  We are creating courses on Microbe Compost, Growing Food and Medicine, Layperson’s Guide to Live Blood Analysis, Alternative Protocols, Kitchen Alchemy, and a comprehensive herbal guide.

I wrote!  I wrote a lot.  Amid this ocean waves sound track, a newfound inspiration surged within me, prompting me to embark on a profound new idea that is perhaps uncharted  in thought and creation (to the best of my knowledge)   

I found myself meticulously crafting the herbal course and it underwent a transformative evolution. I’ve selected 43 herbs, each possessing universal adaptability (can grow anywhere) and have detailed their potent medicinal properties and cultivation methods.  I created characters for the herbs giving them a creation story with a special microbe..the symbiotic relationship.

Yet, the journey didn’t end there; it evolved into a deeper inquiry into the symbiotic relationship between these plants and the microbial world.   Those who know me know I am enthralled by the intricate dance between flora and microbes, I also found myself exploring and writing about the delicate equilibrium that shapes our ecosystem and human microbiome.    It was exhilarating  to say the least and I wrote over 250 pages during my coastal sojourn.  I beleive it is maybe 1/2 complete.

The comprehensive manual for the layperson’s Live Blood Analysis course nears completion, awaiting only the addition of visual aids to enhance its depth. The magnum opus of Microbe Compost, an exploration into the art and science of enriching soil vitality,  is in the final stages of formatting. Equally enthralling is sharing my collection of natural health protocols and terrain theory insights, including a treasury of herbal recipes that bridge the realms of health and culinary alchemy.

As these projectss are slowly reaching their fruition.   It is a labour of love!

Our aspiration is to extend this wealth of knowledge to others.   So, Online platforms will soon offer the courses.

Yet, as much as we embrace the digital age, we hold steadfast to the belief that the most profound learning occurs through tangible experiences. With open arms, we will be able to invite learners, students and seekers to our Project Site, where hands-on engagement breathes life into the written word.   It is slowly and surely coming together.  I am grateful for Mama Sea and the Soil Squad who held down the fort amazingly.    It is a blessing to be working with such generous and kind people!

Our ultimate mission is to send ripples of transformation far and wide, just like a drop in the boundless ocean, as we share the fruits of our labor with a world thirsting for knowledge and healing.

We have an array of lovingly handcrafted products that cater to your well-being. From Bug Off Serums that effectively repel pesky insects to herbal whipped butters, salsas, and vitamin C jams, each creation is a testament to our commitment to excellence and quality. Indulge your taste buds with our mouthwatering curries that celebrate the art of culinary flavors.

As the beginnings of our Natural Health Food Store Pod, we aim to offer our community a variety of amazing products that embody the essence of holistic well-being. However, our secret ingredient lies within the microbes of our soil, which we carefully farm to ensure the highest nutritional value in all our plants.

Join us in this journey of regenerative agriculture and discover the wonders of microbe-rich foods, inspired by the abundance and wisdom of the Earth. Together, we can create a sustainable future and nurture a thriving community dedicated to holistic health and well-being.    To learn more about the nutrition loss, here is a great article https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/soil-depletion-aND-NUTRITION-LOSS/

At Living Ground, we are on a mission to restore the balance between our bodies and the Earth through nurturing the soil and harnessing the potential of beneficial microbes. Our Saturday market serves as a celebration of this vision, where we invite you to experience the joys of living in harmony with nature while nourishing your body and soul with our thoughtfully crafted offerings.

 

Are you looking for a transformative healing experience amidst nature’s embrace?

Welcome to Living Ground, a sanctuary for health and well-being, where we offer an array of holistic treatments and services to nurture your body and soul.

As soon as you arrive at our Microbe and Health Air BnB, you’ll have the opportunity to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Begin with a Live Blood Analysis, a cutting-edge assessment that reveals valuable insights about your health. Our practitioner, Leisha, will create a personalized healing protocol, recommending herbs, tinctures, elixirs, and treatments tailored to your specific needs.

Immerse yourself in a realm of healing possibilities as you book one of our rejuvenating treatments. Experience the gentle touch of Bowen therapy, the restorative power of lymphatic and gentle chiropractic, or the revitalizing effects of ozone breathing and insufflation therapy. Each treatment aims to restore balance, promote relaxation, and support your body’s innate healing abilities.

During your stay, you have the privilege of nourishing yourself with our delightful menu of healing juices, smoothies, and soul-soothing soups. Sourced from our microbe-rich market garden, just a 5-minute walk away, these nourishing creations are infused with the goodness of nature’s bounty. 

At Living Ground, we understand that each individual is unique, and so is their journey to well-being. That’s why our menu is thoughtfully designed to be flexible and customizable. After your Live Blood Analysis, Leisha will guide you through our menu, helping you choose the options that resonate with you and align with your health goals.

With our array of healing options at your disposal and the results of your Live Blood Analysis, you have the power to curate a menu that reflects your tastes, preferences, and health needs. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that you have a memorable and transformative experience during your stay with us.   Our out door jacuzzi tub can also be blending into your healing regime.   If you are open, we can also add our Microbe Compost full of beneficial microbes (mud bath).    All our microbe compost is microscope tested to ensure no pathogens are present.

At Living Ground, we believe that nourishment is not just about feeding the body, but also about nurturing the soul. Let our healing menu become a source of empowerment on your journey to self-discovery and vibrant health.

Feeling inspired to delve deeper into the world of soil and health? Join us for a tour of the Living Ground Project Site, located just 1 km away. Witness the magic of microbe-grown market gardens and explore the natural health food store, apothecary, and cafe. Let our expert guides unveil the wonders of the soil food web and its profound connection to human health.

At Living Ground, our mission is to educate and empower our guests to take charge of their well-being. We want you to return home not only feeling rejuvenated but also armed with self-knowledge and the tools to maintain your newfound vitality.

So, come and embrace this healing retreat at Living Ground, where the harmony of nature and innovative health practices unite to create a truly transformative experience. Step into a world of healing possibilities, and leave with a heart filled with gratitude and a body empowered with well-being.

Note: We kindly ask guests to pre-book their treatments and “basket of food” to ensure a personalized and enriching experience.   The basket is offerred with a little tour of the market garden to explain what we are growing and what is ready.   All our produce is from microbe grown soils.   We are confident they are full of nutrition.   

We are excited to welcome you to Living Ground, where healing and growth are nurtured in harmony with nature.

 

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Soil and Soil Microbes…the did you know…..

1. Power in Numbers: Did you know that in just one gram of healthy soil, you can find more microbes than there are people on Earth? That’s over 7 billion microorganisms living in a space smaller than a sugar cube!

2. Biodiversity Hotspot: Soil microbes are incredibly diverse. In fact, scientists estimate that less than 1% of soil microbe species have been identified so far. It’s like exploring a vast jungle of microscopic organisms, waiting to be discovered!

3. Tiny Carbon Managers: Soil microbes are superheroes when it comes to carbon storage. They are responsible for sequestering about 10% of the world’s carbon emissions each year, playing a significant role in mitigating climate change.

4. Nutrient Recyclers: These tiny organisms are experts at recycling nutrients. Approximately 80% of nutrient cycling in ecosystems is facilitated by soil microbes, ensuring the availability of essential elements for plants and sustaining life on Earth.

5. Busy Decomposers: Soil microbes are nature’s cleanup crew. They break down organic matter, such as fallen leaves and dead plants, at an astonishing rate. In fact, they can decompose up to 90% of organic material within just two weeks!

6. Multitasking Microbes: Imagine this: a single microbe capable of performing over 100,000 chemical reactions per second! These multitasking microbes are biochemical powerhouses, driving essential processes in soil and supporting the entire ecosystem.

7. Plant Partnerships: Soil microbes form partnerships with plants through intricate symbiotic relationships. Approximately 85% of all plant species engage in mutually beneficial connections with soil microbes, sharing nutrients and boosting each other’s growth.

8. Soil Health Guardians: Healthy soil ecosystems, teeming with diverse microbes, can suppress plant diseases by up to 70%. These microbial superheroes produce natural antibiotics and activate plant defense mechanisms, protecting our crops and gardens.

9. Living Cities Underground: Picture this fascinating fact: if you could gather all the soil microbes from just one square meter of healthy soil and line them up, they would stretch over 100 kilometers! That’s like a bustling underground city, right beneath our feet.

These captivating percentages and facts highlight the incredible capabilities and significance of soil microbes, inspiring awe and demonstrating their essential role in sustaining life on our planet.

 

Featured Videos

Here is a collection of our little video shorts that we share with the world around us.   They give clues to the fun we are having, the things we are creating and the steps we are taking to create the Living Ground Project.

The two videos presented here are the Project’s campaign videos that describe why we are doing what we are doing.    

We are setting up at Sonia’s Coffee Shop every Saturday morning (9-12)   

Making products..alchemizing from the the gardens

other Videos

Microbe Tourism

Welcome to our guest house, where you can experience and learn about the soil microbes and the need for our optimal health and wellness.   Book your stay today!

Health Tourism

As our guest, you can also do a liver blood test and receive a protocol with ingredients (medicines and food) fresh or alchemized from our land.

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MINIMUM 3 NIGHTS STAY.

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  • INCLUDE A LIVE BLOOD ANALYSIS $50

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  • INCLUDE A LIVE BLOOD ANALYSIS $50

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$750

  • INCLUDES A LIVE BLOOD ANALYSIS

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             Keeping the little good guys informed   May 2023

Living Ground Symbiotic Muse

Living Ground is an ongoing creation using symbiosis as an anchor for operation.   Symbiosis is explained as a mutualistic relationship that benefits all.   And, it goes deeper than that as it creates tensions.     We observe the micro-world to discern our formation, and things are not always what we assume or want them to be.The microbiomes (biomes of the unseen world) hold secrets and widsom we are only discovering.  If we look at the biomes of soil, water, air or the human being, it isn’t always in harmonious cooperation.  Cooperation is more like an inherent tension. Most functioning partnerships arise from inherent tension.  

There is a lesson in this knowledge.     Microbes can be pathogenic and mutualistic at the exact same time. For example, the stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori is the cause of ulcers and stomach cancer. Yet, it also protects against oesophageal cancer.   Actinobacteria is a bactera that works mutally and beneftis the Brassica plants but it will kill a root crop or other vegetables.  So it is neither a good nor a bad microbe; it’s both.  In the correct places and in balance, a pathogen can become mutualistic.In my studies with Dr Elaine, we learned how to identify the “good from the bad” in soil science.   The “bad” are labelled as pathogens and parasites.   And, yet, the soil food web, like the human microbiome, is also a symbiosis where some microbes partner in a tension — one consuming the other.  As a human, I consider those who get consumed may not feel mutualistic with the predators.   And,  that mutual tension of eating each other is how nutrients are rendered soluble for the plant.   It leaves one wondering perhaps symbiosis is a necessary conflict and a conflict that might never be resolved?   The microbes do give their life for the benefit of those up the food chain.The symbiotic relationships can, however, be managed and stabilised which is what we are attempting in our soil work and the investigations on-going with the human biomes.    

Our internal biology or the bioldoy of the soil has no ideology of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ microbes.  They evolve to work together.   There is a conflicting symbiosis happening all the time.The work is more about developing solutions to the ever-present conflicts that exist with our microbes.   The human reasoning function (science) is much like an enforcement of our contracts with them.  We restrict them to certain parts of our bodies by creating physical and chemical no-go zones. We are learning to nurture the species we want, using dedicated foods. We empower the immune system to keep the good guys in higher numbers.  We are selecting which species lives with us for our benefit.  It is a dance of symbiosis.

HG Wells wrote about this in 1930 in The Science of Life: “Every symbiosis is, in its degree, underlain with hostility, and only by proper regulation and often elaborate adjustment can the state of mutual benefit be maintained. Even in human affairs, the partnerships for mutual benefit are not so easily kept up, in spite of me being endowed with intelligence and so being able to grasp the meaning of such a relation. But in lower organisms, there is no such comprehension to help keep the relationship going. Mutual partnerships are adaptations as blindly entered into and as unconsciously brought about as any others.”I muse: are we still in a controlling phase?  Perhaps this means of control reflects the true lesson arising behind the microbiomes of life.    Nature is not inherently harmonious and cooperative, but that all the best relationships have tension and take work.  Symbiosis is tension, and tension is good

Project Site Update

Project Site foundation work has begun.  Our plans are grand and seem impossible but we strive in our dedication and vision to make this work and make this happen.   We broke ground.   And, we discovered the ground is terrible.  There is 5-6 feet of rocks and fill…compacted.   Oh dear!    A challenge for the Soil Squad.   We’ve got this and are trouble- shooting how to grow the world’s best food and medicines.   We are laying the rocks and building the garden first.    Microbe compost is on site.   There will be a market garden on site housing the gourmet foods.   We are also waiting for 133 exotic and unusal trees.   They arrive soon.We also hosted a very successful workshop sharing about the Project and how we are creating it.  The participants were amazing and are showing amazing support and interest in the Phase I. 

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Join Us June 10th To Make The First Microbe Pile On Site.Opportunity to connect, see the Project Site and lend a helping hand!   june 10th at 10 am Contact Us

POD Updates

One of the PODS of the Living Ground Project is to create the world’s most amazing foods.   The gardens are growing, and we have recently hired another local who is in training to learn the art and science of Microbes.    We welcome Jenny to our team.    One of my favorite PODs we are creating in the Living Ground Project is the Commercial Kithen and Apothecary Pod.   This is the POD that will alchemize the food and medicinal plants from the Microbe Rich Soils to create amazing, nutritious and beneficial products.    Basically our aim is to make the world’s best food ever!   Over the past 3 years, I have attempted to secure the “cultures” for Spirulina and Chlorella.   Five attempts!   All attempts failed whether it was because they were forgotten and never travelled or the culture was not viable by the time it arrived.    That changed this week!    Cultures of both were delivered and I anxiously looked under the microscope to see the living evidence they were viable and usable.    They were!     

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Education

One aspect of the Living Ground mission is education.   The importance of this is primary.    As we learn more about the life of the soil, it is clear the “war” mentality has to be dismantled.   Yet this approach is very much a part of the human brain due to manipulation and programming.   It shows up in insidious ways as a fear of the pathogens.    Everytime you reach for an antibiotic or a natural parasite herb, you are in the act of war.   War doesn’t distunguish between the good and bad guys.    This is of primary importance.  This is of primary importance.  Whether it be the war on the soil (with neem, garlic, cayenne or chemical pesticides) or an antibiotic chemical or herbal, the approach is the same….WAR!

So, we have created a Microbiome E-book to empower our clients, customers, and supporters.   It is a 22 page guideline to understanding the human microbiome and how we can encourage the “good guys”.   While we have created the Apothecary Products for this protocol, we also offer you, freely, the recipes to make your own.  Our tonics, elixirs, tinctures and ferments all come from Microbe Rich Soils.

We are most happy to share this protocol with those interested in a different way.    Personally, I feel there is no other way.   Contact us for more information.Big microbial hug, Leisha and the soil squad.    

 

One of my favorite POD we are creating in the Living Ground Project is the Commercial Kithen and Apothecary Pod.   This is the POD that will alchemize the food and medicine plants from the Microbe Rich Soils to create amazing, nutritious and beneficial products.    Basically our aim is to make the world’s best food ever!    

Over the past 3 years, I have attempted to secure the “cultures” for Spirulina and Chlorella.   Five attempts!   All attempts failed whether it was because they were forgotten and never travelled or the culture was not viable by the time it arrived.    That changed this week!    Cultures of both were delivered and I anxiously looked under the microscope to see the living evidence they were viable and usable.    They were!

Chlorella and spirulina are among the most nutritious foods available today.  They are superfoods and powerhouses of nutrition.  These two super greens are pure, wholesome foods that have been used as a food source by ancient communities. Spirulina was a staple of the Aztecs and Mesoamericans. In the Far East, chlorella has been used as an alternative medicine since the ancient times. Chlorella is a type of green algae that grows in fresh water. It is a close cousin to the salt-water based Spirulina

Living Ground’s mission is to care for and increase the good guy microbes for the benefit of all and especially the human.   Just as the microbes are important for health soil, microbes are also the most important aspect of the human microbiome health.  Good gut flora is linked to strong immune system, meaning less allergies, a healthy digestive system meaning management of digestive issues such as leaky gut and IBS, good urinary tract and vaginal health, meaning less UTI’s, BV (Bacterial Vaginosis) and yeast infections.  The list goes on and on.  The research shows that chlorella and spirulina both help balance gut bacteria, which helps us digest and absorb nutrients from our food (source 1, source 2).  It is not mistake this is a benefit of increasing the microbes in our plant gardens and human garden.

So we are testing the production process and have started our first culture.   Fingers crossed we are success.  If so, we intend on being suppliers to our local community…and offering both fresh and dried.   I have also spent a lot of time researching the nutrients required and how to obtain them “naturally”.    Most add “fertilizers”.    My goal is to discover how these amazing foods grow in nature and duplicate.   I will share updates as we progress with this experiment in making and creating our own medicines and foods.

We will be offering this to the community both fresh and dried.   This is very, very, very exciting.

 

Are you curious about what Living Ground Project is all about?    Are you wondering how to get involved and/or support the Project?

We invite you to our base-line workshop where we dive into the creation of Living Ground, it’s purpose, mission, values and the lego blocks of the creative intentions.    This is a 2-day workshop that is also an event to help with the financial support required to begin the lift off.

Last week, we legally acquired the Project Site located in Masanamaca.   This is a one hectare land with a very large 1000 m2 building.   Our vision for this site is for it to become the Microbe Education and Tourism headquarters for Ecuador (and even South America).    The business model is is a creative construction of values and intentions to place people before profits through collaboration and interdependent “pods”.    

This workshop is a invitation for all locals to learn, discover and possibily get involved.    Day 2 is optional for those who are inspired and wish to go deeper into collaboration.   We are sharing the concept of sacred commerce, the measurement of success and intending to raise leaders in the Project’s purpose.

We, the Soil Squad, do feel this is a Project for World Changers!    We have the concept, the project site and the plan!    You are officially welcomed.

To discover why this project is important in the climate of today’s world, here are 30 base reasons (and we can find more)

Please RSVP to info@livingground.art or whatsapp 0988771568.    We are “looking forward” and excited about this gathering.

 

Here we share the vision of the Project Site and how we see it functioning in the future.     As of today, there are 32 days left to meet our fundraising deadline.    We are optimistic and hopeful.   Please watch and consider sharing.   The youtube link is https://youtu.be/K6RtJf53AYE   

 

 

WHEN WE GIVE LIFE TO THE “LITTLE GUYS” EVERYONE WINS!

The Launch Day was a success!    Below are some snap shots of the event day sharing the “happy people”.     We are still tallying up the expenses but it looks like we raised $1000!  Thank you Vilcabamba!       

Our Soil Squad gave it our all to serve and present to our community and share the mission and vision on Living Ground ~ Suelo Vivo.   Our compost is ready and we are spreading the microbes

We continue with our Fundraising efforts as we are charged with an important mission.  There is a huge crises on the soil front as we have lost vast amounts of soil organic matter and we continue to lose soil organic matter at a rapid pace. There is a severe water stress. There is very widespread loss of biodiversity.   Collectivelly, we are heading towards disaster, food crisis and health crisis.   Our project is about reversing this damage and mimicing nature both in operations (business structure) and in restoring the soil to ensure health for all living things.       Our deadline to acquire the project site is March 15.    We continue to ask for support.  Our intuitions are strong this project will rise when the “little good guys” come together.    There is still sharing and supporting required to reach our goal.   

Will you be a part of this important project?

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Here we present the Project with love, intention and courage!         

 

Welcome to the last day of 2022.
This is a note to thank you all those who came to support us last Thursday night at the Gala and Launch where we shared our passion the Soil Squad has for our work in spreading the microbes.  We also hope you see the intensity and importance of this work, this mission and how it is foundational for health and change.     As we shared, this is a paradigm shift and we are dedicated to the SOILution and the way forward.
We continue to ask for help and support.   We do not wish to take for taking-sakes and are willing to work with people to give-back so that everyone wins.    We are requesting you share our mission as we do sense and feel deeply this will be successful when the “little good guys” amass and work together.
If you feel inclined and moved to financially support this project, we are willing to discuss possibilities for us to give back to you.  We desire to mimic the microbes so that everyone wins!
Here we share a “garden package” – instant garden – where all proceeds will go to the fundraiser.   Perhaps we could consult!   I am also willing to offer Live Blood Consults too.    Our microbe compost is ready and so are we.   There are so many possibilities in the collaboration project as diversity and symbiosis wins!  Our primary mission, share and move the microbes, is in full speed ahead.
Also, we invite locals to come visit the project site and take a peek at the potential.   Come take a walk with us around the site and buildings and see our vision with us.    We’d be honored!
Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts!  Let’s make 2023 the BEST EVER!
Leisha and the Soil Squad

I am begining to understand that the desception of the matrix in ways deeper than imagined and it is digusting.   Species banking is becoming big business…and it is putting a “worth” on nature. The deception forms as many are participating  thinking they are “protecting” nature. It appears good…and it is not. The worth of a species or a sector of nature is now determined by the law of economics – when there is low supply, demand and value increases.

Under the layers….more is being revealled.    Can economics blend with ecology?

“Eco” is our dwelling, our house. “Ology” is the study, observation and learning. Nomics is “law”. The study of our dwelling and the law of our dwelling. Again, can they be blended?

Giving “credit” to nature is how the matrix is connecting ecology and economics. It is already big business as it snuck in from the sidelines disguising as something “good” for nature. It gives value on nature as exchangable credits…good credits offset bad credits. It is giving permision for destruction as long as good credits are held.

Biodiversity is now an economic farm of capital, nature capital.  This is the business of nature. They have made nature a commodity.

This IS THE MATRIX!     

We have been trying to save nature because it is the “right thing to do” and systems have been created to “save”. My gosh, this is so horrible. The scales have tipped…and the pricelessness of nature is now given value. Whenever we put a “value” on nature, we are participating. I don’t know what the answer is…and I am not sure we will find one now other than taking a good look out our personal selves and where it is participates in that Matrix and buy into it.

Personally, I am committed to doing more research and taking a good scrutinizing look at the model created for Living Ground. Where is it buying into this matrix? Where can it be separated so that it is NOT in that matrix?

Philosophically, this is a challenge!  But it is not impossible.   Our task at Living Ground is to consider and ensure we are not swallowed into the matrix.   We are not sure how to do this…but placing attention on this the future.

To start, we are detailing our “values manifesto” so that now and in the future, it is a map or frame-work so that deceipt can not penetrate.     We also are considering offering a mandatory “Living Ground Boot Camp” mini course for any current and future leader of Living Ground.   This mini course will educate on the “little guys” and challenge the programs of our thinking and concieving that has been muddied and muddlied form our cultural learning.   All leaders must go through this mini course!

Our task now is research and deep thought.   I think it is time to change the view of “as above, so below” to “so below as above”.    What can the community of microbes teach us about operating?

Here we present some photos of the first Microbe 101 Workshop presented at Madre Tierra November 24th and 25th.    There were 29 participants in the workshop from diverse and different backgrounds.    The intention and mission of the presentations was to help others enter into the paradigm shift of understanding the importance of the microbes instead of being afraid of “germs”.     The Soil Squad feels this mission was successful.   We are looking forward to presenting many more workshops and refining and improving our work.

 

Current Status of Our Fundraising

On January 6th, the dream and vision of Living Ground ~ Suelo Vivo was presented to the community here in Southern Ecuador.   The intention was to share  hope that, together, we could actually enact a solution to the state of affairs we are all facing and enduring.   I do feel many of us know what the problem is.   Here is a solid  “soilution”! 

Are we ready?!    

A US Foundation (whose intention is global food sovereignty) gifted us with a tractor and a Mighty Mike Microbe Compost turner.    A huge gift that enables us to make massive amounts of biologically rich compost.    The Foundation’s  name is “River of Kindness”   So, we have the equipment.    Over the past two years, I have been in actively studying and applying experiential knowledge of the teachings of Dr Elaine Ingham (www.soilfoodweb.com).  We have the knowledge.    We have negotiated a long term lease on land and a potential to purchase two parcels.  We have the land.   Now, we need the team and the financial means to make this happen.     Call me crazy, but I see it all coming together easily.

As I shared in the presentation on January 6th (see video below), I have no intention of “running” a business nor do I wish too.    BUT THIS IS IMPORTANT.    I would much prefer to walk next to others in this dream as a group.   So, I am giving it my best shot to inspire others to collaborate.    If it doesn’t work, I just make a lot of compost and share with clients who want to regenerate in a small scale.     We are gearing up to do a fundraiser and that will be announced soon.

 THE PODS & LEADERS

We need leaders to rise with intention and focus.   At the workshop, many did sign up for PODs.   This is an amazing opportunity at so many levels.  Not only can we regenerate the soils and remove the harmful chemicals and sprays seeping into our food system,  we can harvest amazing results at all levels of existance from the smallest of the microbes to the human being.   We can reduce farmers/growers input costs; we can reduce water needs; we can increase crop yields; and, my favourite, we can ensure plants have nutritional fullness (human health).  This Operation Microbes means everyone wins (profits).    It really is a win/win/win!

The vision….

  1. have a location that is producing live microbe rich composts, teas and extracts that will be spread locally and beyond.
  2. have a large greenhouse for medicinal and rare plants
  3. a market stand and hang out with elixirs, tonics, medicinal spices, herbs and foods.   
  4. we will sell only products produced in microbe soils.   Growers can sell their produce all year round.   
  5. we will create a full-blown active soil microscope laboratory.   
  6. we will help growers convert to microbes and away from chemicals
  7. we will help targeted growers to grow  plants for essential oils and purchase their plants to make the essential oils in a distillery.   
  8. we will have a workshop area and train, teach and guide regeneration
  9. we will help growers produce more and reduces costs.   
  10. we will gain our health and microbiome strength from the foods grown in microbe rich soils.   
  11. we will create art around the microbes and sell T-Shirts and Base Ball Caps with microbe art and “I love shit” (spanish and english). 

It will be an education center, hang out, and fully alive business.   Everyone will win.  Profit sharing is horizontal so everyone benefits.

Can you see it?   

Here is a view of the presentation in English and Spanish  (and, sorry, it announces this is January 22nd…I really do not know what the date is anymore…it was January 6th).   

 

For the creation of Living Ground, Suelo Vivo, to happen, we need to rise and educate POD leaders.   That was the intention of the presentation.     There are nine PODS each having equal worth to the bigger whole.    All PODS are formed on the foundation of the “good guy” microbes.  Whether it be the compost makers, testers (lab techs), growers, artists, gourmet market operators, distillery creators (essential oils)  they all connect to the infusion and presence of the microbes.   We are mearly the creative force in the “soil food web” rising its’ importance (foundational) so all thrive and benefit.

For more details on the POD descriptions (listed below), view the POD CREATION SHEET

 I also encourage everyone and all interested parties to connect on the Living Ground Telegram Channel

The Operations Microbe goal is rise up and inspire 2 POD leaders for each section (preferably one local and one gringo) who will be fully trained and mentored in the creation process.   The leaders will be linked together to ensure all teams are working with integrity, empowerment and inspiration.   Each leader will be trained in Tools and Art of Sacred Commerce.    All training will be offered freely in exchange of the commitment to make this happen.    

It is my commitment to offer all training (whether in the operations and understanding of the microbes, soil food web or sacred commerce) to all those who show up.   If the team member chooses not to continue with the creation, there will be an agreement made that training costs will be reimbursed.    There really does need to be a common vision and a selfless commitment towards this creation.   My effort will be given and shared only for those who really do want to put this dream into action.   

For those who attended the workshop on January 6th and signed up for the PODS, you have been added to the mailing and communication lists.   If you are interested in a POD after watching the presentation video, please contact me EMAIL

mailto:info@livingground.art

We are now preparing to raise the necessary funds for “Operation Microbe” set-up.   Here are the PODS…

Full Financial Requirements for “Operation Microbe Creators”  

BREAK DOWN OF THE PODS

Compost Makers ~ Microbe Makers Build Microbe Compost, Teas & Extracts.
Two Team Leaders (Gringo/Local)
Lab Techs ~ Microbe Testers Laboratory Soil Testing of the Microbes
Two Team Leaders (Gringo/Local)
Consultancy Team
Microbe Infusers
Off Site Consultancy to regenerate lands, farms and gardens. .
Two Team Leaders (Gring/Local) and a team of compost workers.
Must be fully trained in understanding the soil tests, compost and applications to regenerate land (including removal of toxins, chemicals and toxins)
Distiller One Team Leader with team
Creation of pure essential oils and operations of the stills. Bottlings and labeling
Onsite Gardener and Grower
Microbe Planters
On site part time
Potting of plants and seeds for sale
TiendaOperation ~ Microbe Sales Two Team Members (Gringo and Local)
Operations of the Microbe Market that will showcase Microbe products and produce.
Tea/Tapa Bar and making of food and offerings.
Off Site Microbe Artists Microbe Creatives
Product makers but the base must be all products are connected to the microbes
Off Site Microbe Growers Produce to sell in the Tienda/Market or used for Essential Oil making

As above, so below!   Up, up and away!