Restoring The Eastern Forest Giant: Hopeful Advances in American Chestnut Restoration
Once a dominant presence in eastern North American forests, the American chestnut (Castanea dentata) was a majestic tree, towering over
Reclaiming Our Forests: Hope and Progress in Ash Tree Restoration
Walking through American forests today, especially in regions like the Midwest and Pacific Northwest, one encounters a stark reminder of
Can a Non-Native Heal the Land? Rethinking Rewilding and Ecological Surrogates
There’s a tension I keep returning to as a first-generation farmer trying to repair a wounded landscape: can we
Learning Korean Natural Farming: Growing with Life While Still Figuring It Out
When I started Goldberry Grove, I wasn’t stepping into a legacy of land passed down—I was stepping into
The Healing Flame: Why Controlled Burns Are Vital for Native Wildlife
For centuries, Indigenous communities used cultural burning—timed, sacred fires that shaped ecosystems. These fires honored fire as a partner, not a threat. Only now is modern science catching up. Today, we’re learning to listen again.
It Starts at Home: Rewilding, Rural Living, and the Quiet Power of Local Change
Rewilding our land isn’t about protest signs or policy debates—it’s about teaching our children, healing our communities, and living our values in the most tangible ways. This is how I show up—for nature, for my neighbors, and for the future.
Throwing Shade: Why Agroforestry is the Secret Weapon for Livestock Sustainability
If you raise livestock without shade, you’re not just making life harder for your animals—you’re also sacrificing productivity, sustainability, and long-term resilience.
Swale Obsession in Permaculture: When They’re Not the Best Solution
For anyone who has been in the permaculture movement for a while, you’ve likely encountered the swale obsession—the
Do We Even Need Tractors?
For farmers, homesteaders, and agroforestry practitioners, the tractor debate is a common one: Do I invest in a machine, or
