Texas Permaculture Gardening And Food Forestry Tips For February

Ryan planting a fig tree, making sure to disturb the roots to encourage healthy establishment.

On February 1st there is a transition from the first half of Winter to the second. In Central Texas the second half of Winter can be a somewhat unpredictable time in terms of the weather. February will probably be the time of the last and most severe freeze of the Winter. Warm afternoons might lead […]

How To Revive An Overgrazed Pasture: 8 Simple Steps To Restore Health To Land

Cover crops coming up from bare ground

Reviving an overgrazed pasture can seem daunting, but with the right approach, it’s entirely possible. Overgrazing depletes soil nutrients, reduces biodiversity, and leaves the land vulnerable to erosion. Follow these 8 proven steps to regenerate your pasture and bring it back to life. Step 0: Let the Land Rest Before starting, stop overgrazing and give […]

Texas Permaculture Gardening and Food Forestry Tips for January

A texas permaculture garden transformation!

In Texas Permaculture Gardens, we never really go fully dormant. There’s always something to do in your garden or food forest to help keep things an a good trajectory. One of the core philosophies on the care and maintenance of gardens at Symbiosis is that all the activities that need to be done to keep […]

What You Need To Know On Soil Amendment For Ultimate Success

Ryan and Chris tending the soil around a fruit tree. Texas Permaculture

Few elements are as critical to gardening success as soil amendments. “Don’t forget your fertilizer” is a great start, however, we can do more for our gardens than simply adding fertilizer. Let’s consider the elements that can help feed and develop your soil! Consider these qualities of a good amendment program for ultimate long term […]

Understanding Biodynamic Agriculture With Adam Russell – Hope Grows Podcast

Seed head Geometric close up

In this episode of Where Hope Grows we explore the esoteric and occult realms of Biodynamic Agriculture in a way that leads to a greater comprehension of how energy flows throughout the cosmos. By recognizing the patterns of growth and expansion as well as the flow of movement transitioning inwards and downwards, we have an […]

Structured Water, is it real and powerful or another scam?!

MEA Structured Water Device

Water is water, right? Most people have heard of structured water but is it legit? We’ve done the research to try our best to help you decide for yourself…  The water out of your tap and the water inside of the cells of your body and inside the cells of a plant are similar in […]

Seeding For Biodiversity and Endangered Species in Texas

Seeds Sprouting in Texas Hill Country

As a brief review of the articles we’ve published lately, we’ve discussed the power of Basalt dust and Azomite as broad mineralizing solutions. The value of starting as high on your property as possible and slowing the water down so that it can sink into and be stored in your landscape. We have discussed the […]

The Incredible Power Of EM1 In Soil Building

Chris applies EM1 to a 1 year old food forest in Bastrop, Texas

The harmonious interplay of beneficial microorganisms in healthy soil ecosystems facilitates the immune system of healthy plants. A balanced diversity of soil microorganisms mitigates the risk of soil-borne pathogenic diseases. Many soil microorganisms form synergistic relationships with each other and with plants, collectively breaking down organic matter into nutrient dense humus, activating biochemical hormones that […]

Look Inside A 200 Acre Permaculture Project in Texas

permaculture in central texas

A brief overview with Michael Wolfert of what a master planned, 200 acre permaculture project in Central Texas involves.  We’re using every tool in our tool box to achieve our key metrics of success. We’re using earthworks, keyline/ yeomans plow rips, no-till seed drilling, brush berms, log check dams, biodiversity plantings, rotational grazing and more.  […]

Land Regeneration Solutions for Central Texas

Land Regeneration in Central Texas: A Holistic Approach to Revitalizing Ecosystems At Symbiosis LLC, we specialize in land regeneration, focusing on restoring the natural balance of ecosystems in Central Texas. Since 2013, we’ve combined innovative permaculture design with advanced soil restoration techniques to create sustainable environments that thrive despite the region’s climate challenges.  Our holistic […]