Presenter: Calvin Bey, PhD

Format: Audio & Slides

The talk emphasizes the importance of biomimicry (following fundamental ecological principles) in gardening. Dr. Bey will cover the basic concepts and techniques for growing vegetables that are high in nutrients. Emphasis will be be on ways to create healthy soils that are biologically alive and filled with the required minerals. He will show how even small spaces can be managed to give big yields. Special topics covered will include paramagnetic effects, double-digging, compost tea, cover crops, use of structured water and much more.The talk emphasizes the importance of biomimicry (following fundamental ecological principles) in gardening. Dr. Bey will cover the basic concepts and techniques for growing vegetables that are high in nutrients. Emphasis will be be on ways to create healthy soils that are biologically alive and filled with the required minerals. He will show how even small spaces can be managed to give big yields. Special topics covered will include paramagnetic effects, double-digging, compost tea, cover crops, use of structured water and much more.