With 30 days left in our fundraising effort we share 30 reasons for our work and the action of our words. The challenges couple with the potentials are the fuel that feeds our misson.
If we will have the wisdom to survive,
to stand like slow growing trees
on a ruined place, renewing, enriching it…
then a long time after we are dead
the lives our lives prepare will live
here, their houses strongly placed
upon the valley sides…
The river will run
clear, as we will never know it…
On the steeps where greed and ignorance cut down
the old forest, an old forest will stand,
its rich leaf-fall drifting on its roots.
The veins of forgotten springs will have opened.
Families will be singing in the fields…
Memory, native to this valley, will spread over it
like a grove, and memory will grow
into legend, legend into song, song
into sacrament. The abundance of this place,
the songs of its people and its birds,
will be health and wisdom and indwelling
light. This is no paradisal dream.
Its hardship is its reality.
We’re in trouble! Our soils are dirt. Soil is the most valuable and least valued resource. There is drought, flooding and leaching of our soils. People are diseased. Our food is deplete of nutrition (even organic) and we face a growing public health crisis triggered by the decline of beneficial microbes and the rise of pathogens. Mother Nature does not need us…but we need her healthy and strong.
We are have raised 28% of the goal to acquire the Project site.
Now for the good news. Living Ground is in the business of mimicking Nature and farming beneficial microbes. We have created a change the world project that addresses and initiates solutions for many problems. Our primary intention is to heal the soil by farming and spreading the beneficial microbes but Living Ground is so much more. We’ve created a whole system where microbes, people and plants can enjoy success and health! Microbe tourism, education center, gardens, restaurant, cooperative, gourmet store, essential oils, apprenticeships, health clinic, regenerating sugar cane and corn fields, office to preserve land and water……and more!!!!! We’ve created a whole system where microbes, people and plants can enjoy meaningful employment, success and health. The Soil Squad Ecuador found the perfect site for our microbe mission to house the Microbe Education Center. BUT, we discovered a gas station was interested in this same property. So, we made a deal to purchase without the funds needed.
We have 2 months (march 15 deadline) Imagine a project that circulates around the beneficial microbes to ensure success, health, healing and touches life with hope!
It is important everyone understands that soils (sand, silt and clay) hold massive amounts of nutrients in every soil every where…..but these nutrients are not in available form for the plants without the beneficial microbes. Humans have destroyed this microbial web. We have a chance to reverse this in a way to rises microbes, humans and health. Our mission is to empower the web of life. It is time to gather everyone who gets the importance of this work, Please join us in a brainstorm “session” for the “what next” success. When the little guys come together, everyone wins.
inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Living Ground Project – Acquiring the Project Site
Time: Jan 21, 2023 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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!
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.
We are hosting another cool and informative workshop on January 20th in Vilcabamba. This is a mini 101 course in how to raise the good guys. Mission is to deepen awareness and knowledge on how to create and care for the microbes! Space is limited. Please email Leisha for registration (info@livingground.art)
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!
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?
Everyone is invited to attend our Launch. Our Microbes are happy and so is the Soil Squad. Fun, games and discovery about our Living Ground Project. This project has the potential to transform our communities from the foundation up! We welcome everyone to join us and find out more. At 3, we will make a pilgrimage to the new Project Site and introduce the plan for us to become the Microbe Education Center for Ecuador. WE are READY!
Market Garden POD is rising. This is a weekly cooperative basket program that will provide produce and products from Microbe Rich soils. We suspect this POD will be offered to the public the first of the new year. Our baskets will be freshly harvested produce from our certified Microbe Rich gardens. The COOP Pod is connected to the Market Garden POD. It is all connected and that is our business values structure…the value of our intentions.So, this is a preliminary announcement for locals interested in being a member of this POD. Please send me your email if so! (info@livingground.art We will start slow and gentle at first and grow as the gardens do.
This POD is about providing a weekly basket of Microbe Rich Grown Food and gourmet products. We will have baskets for singles, couples and families. We are creating and designing this as we go..this will be an experiment in how to service you and nourish the soils at the same time.
A lot of what we are doing is moving with the microbes. Our mission is to change the path of war to raising the “little good guys” in mass. Whether that be the little good guys of the soils or little good guy humans (souls). When you work and love a garden, you have to create. For me, that is most precious experience. Been doing this for decades now. All that learning, discovering and enjoying. It honestly is my most favourite action of my day….garden to my tummy. I love to alchemize the garden for enjoyment of the senses.
These skills of experience are a part of the Living Ground. Everything is connected. In the last 2 years I have discovered the microbes and learned how to harness and make them happy. They work with the plants to ensure bounty. I harvest the plant with joy. I make food and medicine. I am apart of the microbes and they are a part of me. It is really quite simple.
Living Ground will offer gourmet, nutrient dense, taste bud delight foods. We made Basil Infused Sun Dried Tomatoes, started a wine of basil vinegar (watermelon homemade wine) that is florescent green, buttered up a turmeric pepper horseradish sauce. There is plenty and more than plenty if you try! Last night, we had a meal that literally knocked our taste and digestion into healthy gear.
This is what this about! Diversity. Growing! Alchemizing! Healing! Loving! Deliciousness! It is all connected.
And, as it is connected, this is a part of the Cooperative POD ..the weekly basket program. It is beyond organic and always alchemized.
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.
I write to you today with humbleness and courage. What we have done to the earth is “immoral” and non-life-supporting. We’ve harmed ourselves. How can we support and restore our earth so that it restores and supports us?
The Living Ground Project is about this…and it is a legacy that I continue with all my might and hope it continues without me (the true meaning of success). It is time to connect and get this work into full action!
Here I present a short over view of the project.
Two of our members of the Soil Squad team have studied with Dr Elaine Ingham and we are completing the master’s program with her
At a dedicated lot in Masanamaca, we are currently active in mass producing microbe rich compost and teaching locals the art and science. We are offering and doing microscope soil tests and consulting on local lands.
Organic is not enough. Our tests show that our soils are depleted as they are all over the world. It is a critical situation. So, our primary mission is to return and restore the soil food web and educate everyone.
Recently, we chose to launch (earlier than anticipated) due to a gas company that is prospecting a site we feel is perfect for our mission. This one hectare property sits an the main highway, with 1005 m2 of structures that could be easily converted to become the Microbe Center for Ecuador and South America.
It is Microbes vs Chemicals situation…..little guys vs the big AG guys.
Living Ground is a project that can (and will) positively impact our local community, Ecuador and South America. We believe we can (and we are) co-creating an ecosystem business that enables an entire bio-region to thrive, restoring balance to Nature, nourishing microbes, plants and people, and generating improved conditions for future generations. The project puts people and microbes before profits as it is created as a collaboration and cooperation project where everyone wins.
Our Project Overview:
We have created PODS that are operations that rise form the microbe rich soils. All PODS will be inter-dependent connected to the Microbe Rich Compost and Consultancy POD. We will train and raise leaders for success in each POD (ALL PODS are underlined)
Education Center: Offering Apprenticeships and Certification (locally and globally)
A Microscope Laboratory for testing soils. We will train leaders in art and science and raise Consultants to go out with this message and work. We have a give back program to help locals convert and sell their harvest to Living Ground (those that can not afford this work)
Restore and Protect Sacred Sites. A real estate POD dedicated to protection and teaching about restoring contaminated lands.
Collaborate/utilize microbe rich plant harvests to produce gourmet foods. (Weekly Garden Cooperative, Restaurant and Tienda) (imagine sugar cane and corn fields with microbe rich soils and healthy plants) Our Restaurant and Tienda will be fashion of the Sacred Commerce operation of Cafe Gratitude. A commercial kitchen to Package Gourmet Food (elixirs, tonics, nutrient dense foods) in a fun and trendy manner.
We intend also to convert local lands also for Plants for Essential Oil Production (export).
Globally we want to be an experiential education center for Eco Tourism where families and individuals can experience Microbes in a full and intricate way (Hostel and Dormitory Rooms)Our business model can be replicated and duplicated and that is our intention…go grow far and wide.
Our first mission is to spread the microbes and regenerate land by spreading the knowledge that the soil food web (the microbes) is the foundational for ALL health Chronic disease is rooted in a loss of soil microbes. Our second is to train and raise leaders to successfully do this work. We intend to employ 40 people local and gringo. Our team is ready!!
If we lose this land to the Gas Company, we will continue. it will be a shame but will stay focused on this solution putting soil and people before profits.
Can you help us? Can we meet about potentials?
We are willing to share our Business Model Plan built on Sacred Commerce. We are open to investment discussions and sharing the Project Costing and Projections. We are asking for you to become a Soil Squad Team member and help support this project for everyone’s benefit now and in the future.
A look into the life of Leisha and the home land of Living Ground.
Soil Tests
Microbiology soil testing done with a microscope. Every test is explained to you in simple terms. A suggested way forward is offered so that you gardens and land can flourish with the “good guy” microbes.
Compost
Quality, tested and certified with minimum microbe requirements for all plant life. Our piles are a science in art of Nature. Guaranteed no pathogens or bad guys.
Soil Stories
Little stories about soil health and reclaiming soil health. Everyone is learning this new science Here I share to educate and help. Here I desire you to understand and take this knowledge and change our world.
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….
have a location that is producing live microbe rich composts, teas and extracts that will be spread locally and beyond.
have a large greenhouse for medicinal and rare plants
a market stand and hang out with elixirs, tonics, medicinal spices, herbs and foods.
we will sell only products produced in microbe soils. Growers can sell their produce all year round.
we will create a full-blown active soil microscope laboratory.
we will help growers convert to microbes and away from chemicals
we will help targeted growers to grow plants for essential oils and purchase their plants to make the essential oils in a distillery.
we will have a workshop area and train, teach and guide regeneration
we will help growers produce more and reduces costs.
we will gain our health and microbiome strength from the foods grown in microbe rich soils.
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
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…
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
Land degradation is a collective threat for everyone. It is vitally important we make a transition to regenerate our soils which as a primary basis of all life and health. THis is a paradigm shift in our way of thinking and doing. Our mission is to both educate and create bio-complete soils and spread this gold for our collective future. It is about changing our approach (even the organic approach) and entering a new paradigm shift. It is about empowering everyone to thrive, win and benefit. It is about creating compost that rejuvenates soils, educating everyone into this knowledge and creating a system where everyone wins.
The Plan
* Establish Microbe Compost Creation and Microscope Laboratory
* Consult, Educate and Empower both locals and all food growers.
* Transform neighborhoods here and in Ecuador
* Protect sacred lands and WATER-SHEDS and offering them a solution towards the transformation
* Grow food that is truly nutrient rich and which becomes our medicine.
* Create a reproducible model of sustainability to share our knowledge.
The concept: Beneficial organisms convert and create life, nutrients, energy, health and bountiful ecosystems. Our mission is create rich compost, to teach and educate, assist, convert and inspire conversion to regenerative cultivation This creates abundance for everyone. . Let’s heal the living world together.
We have a natural way forward for Sustainable Agriculture and Human Health blending science and art.
REGENERATIVE ORGANIC stewardship
It’s Time! It’s Necessary!
We are a little team whose backgrounds and heritage merges from all over the world (England, Canada, USA, Ecuador). We come together in this project to make a difference, help our community and expand out into the farms of lands of Ecuador. Our backgrounds are diverse but we all love the land and nature. Our common dream is to change the world for our sakes and the sake the generations to come
The Garden map is the mission and vision of Living Ground
I acknowledge the superiority and necessity of “Natural Systems” over the artificial stimulation methods employed by traditional plant care practitioners (both organic and chemical).
I strive to learn more about the soil microbiome, we see the connection to all life and especially human life. We are a part of and not separate.
believe that land suffers from a deficiency of “chemicals” or nutritive value. Thus, it is time to encourage movement away from chemical dependencies.
I can enhance the beneficial natural soil biology that supports plant health.THe Microbiology Approach provides peace of mind for all growers while the landscapes are being cared for in a more environmentally sensitive manner.
I follow, to the best of my ability, nature’s way
I create from the land. I alchemized taste and texture from the plants and desire each product to be a sensation of happiness from soil to plant to kitchen alchemy.
“A rainbow of soil is under our feet; red as a barn and black as a peat. It’s yellow as lemon and white as the snow; bluish gray. So many colors below. Hidden in darkness as thick as the night; The only rainbow that can form without light. Dig you a pit, or bore you a hole, you’ll find enough colors to well rest your soil.” — F.D. Hole, A Rainbow of Soil Words, 1985
From bacteria to fungi, snake-like mini worms, wobbly, jelly-like morphing cellules and hairy racing bubbles and balls the soil is alive, and when healthy, it teams with billions of microorganisms. These living organisms feed on tiny minerals specks, plant material and each other to release life. Their dance adds critical nutrients back into the earth. Without these critters, the soil is nothing other than “dirt”.
When land and gardens are poorly managed and soil is left uncovered, over tilled, and laden with natural and ago chemicals, the beneficial organisms die. What we have failed to understand is plants, bacteria and fungi have a signally system that will adjust for its’ own needs. When we force the pH and neglect and alter this language dance, the biology of the soil dissipates. This results in a poor quality soil that is unable to produce nutrient rich food. It is well recognised that soils are comprised of physical, chemical and biological properties. However, up until recently, there has been disproportionate attention given to the chemical and physical side of soils, without due respect given to the biological aspects. Even organic farmers and gardeners have unknowingly harmed the microbiome of the soil. Good news is we can reverse this with some understanding of what is going on in the soil food web.
Soil is a living, dynamic ecosystem comprising a complex diversity of life. This diversity is the basis of the fertility of our soil. Most of us actually have not experienced “food” that is fully alive and at its’ peak due to the biological infrastructure that created it. But, we are entering a new era of understanding soil as a function of it’s biology and about to understand the taste of nutrition.
Although chemical tests and geophysical analysis of soil are useful for certain circumstances and queries, biological analysis allows us to ecologically and effectively manage our agroecosystems. So how can we do this?
THE MAGIC OF LIFE UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
Microscope soil tests give us a glimpse into the magical world of soil microbiology that has previously been very abstract and difficult to interact directly with. You are able to see the fungi, protozoa, bacteria and nematodes that play such a vital role in the health of your soil with (relative) ease.
Analysing your soil in this way will allow you to:
Analyse the quality of your compost/ compost tea
Analyse compaction and anaerobic conditions
Find out about diseases before they become a problem
Find out about changes in your soil and how effective your techniques are
Analysing your soil can be as simple as bringing a sample to our lab for a look down the microscope. This gives us the information to figure out what management techniques are needed, which can then be administered and adjusted accordingly.
Analysing your soil in this way is efficient, effective and helps you to get more in touch with the biology in your own soils, enabling a deeper understanding of soil functioning. And, crucially, knowledge of your soil will empower you to make the right decisions for you, instead of being dependent on third parties that may not have your best interests at heart.
It is time we view and treat soil as a living being- in a traditionally regenerative manner – more biological activity is present., more biological activity is introduced. When organic matter is present, the soil can thrive and become the rainbow under our feet now and for generations to come.
The plebeians and the army drank the posca, a drink despised by the upper class. The posca was made from acetum which was a low quality wine that almost tasted like vinegar. Sometimes wine that got spoiled (because it was not properly stored) would also be used to make this Roman drink.
Posca was made by watering down the low quality wine and by adding herbs and spices. It was drunk from the 300-200 BCE and into the Byzantine period (in the Byzantine army the drink was actually called the phouska). Recent studies have shown that posca was actually quite healthy. It was full of anti-oxidants and vitamin C, the coriander seeds had health benefits, and because it was quite acid (giving it its sour vinegar taste), it killed all the bacteria in the water, bearing in mind that water back then was not clean like our faucet water is today (or at least is in most western countries).
As we previously pointed out, posca was the drink of the common people and the upper class looked down on it. It was also the standard drink in the army. Drinking quality wine was considered impertinent in the military and sometimes standard wine was totally banned from army camps in the provinces.
Roman posca recipe
We don’t know how posca was exactly made but based on what we know, it can be recreated and the recipe is as follows:
Posca recipe
1.5 cups of red wine vinegar.
0.5 cups of honey.
1 tablespoon of crushed coriander seed.
4 cups of water.
Boil it so that the honey disolves.
Let it cool down so that it reaches room temperature.
Filter the coriander seeds.
Your posca is ready to be served. You can get a taste of what the standard drink of the average Roman was like!
Microscope soil tests give us a glimpse into the magical world of soil microbiology that has previously been very abstract and difficult to interact directly with. You are able to see the fungi, protozoa, bacteria and nematodes that play such a vital role in the health of your soil with (relative) ease.
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