We are joined by Marco Thomas to talk about Horizonal Living Soil systems. Marco has spent years perfecting his skillset and the information he has to offer is priceless.

01:30 What is Horizonal Living Soil?

8:04 What Pot is Best for Horizonal Living Soil?

9:05 Building the E Horizon (Bedrock or bottom horizon)

17:20 Transitioning from the E Horizon (Bottom) to the A Horizon (Middle)

18:33 Foraging for Native Sand, Silt and Clay to add to the A Horizon

22:00 Layering woody material into the A Horizon

24:46 The Importance of the O Horizon (Top Horizon) for Long Term Success

25:25 Building and Refreshing the O Horizon (Top Horizon)

44:27 Building a Living Reservoir for Water Reclamation

Community Questions:

51:55 Will my ferments (like JLF and FPE) freeze over the winter and die? What should I do with them over winter?

54:05 I'm on a well and a river, which water is better for my plants?

56:14 Would quartz crystal sand be a good source of silica?

57:45 Do you use rock dust inputs?

58:40 Would decomposed granite (DG) work for sand?

59:45 Any advice for finding a clean aquatic spot to forage?

1:01:05 Does crushing up terracotta still have properties of the clay?

1:03:37 What do you use to mulch with?

1:08:02 How would you convert an existing bed with coots mix to a horizonal system?

1:11:20 What are you going to use for a tray beneath your pots? Do you recommend bottom watering?

1:14:11 Are you using KNF (korean natural farming) in your rabbit system? Do you ferment the rabbit food?

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