Monica Meyer

Across regenerative and soil-focused agriculture, one topic continues to gain attention: soil biology. Healthy soil is not just about nutrients. It is a living system filled with bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes that work together to cycle nutrients, build soil structure, and support plant health. When this biological system is active, farms often see better nutrient availability, improved soil aggregation, stronger root development, and greater resilience during weather stress. For...

If your vegetable garden isn’t thriving the way you hoped, your first instinct might be to add more fertilizer. More nitrogen. More feeding. More boost. But what if the real issue isn’t a lack of fertilizer, but a lack of soil function? Learning how to improve garden soil without over fertilizing is one of the most important shifts a gardener can make. Because healthy gardens don’t rely on constant nutrient input. They rely on living soil. Why Over Fertilizing Can Negatively Affect Your...

When spring arrives, one of the most common questions gardeners ask is: What is the best fertilizer for vegetable gardens in the spring? Garden centers fill with brightly labeled bags promising bigger tomatoes, greener leaves, and faster growth. But before you grab the first fertilizer you see, it is worth stepping back and asking a more important question: Is your soil ready to use fertilizer effectively? Because in spring, fertilizer is only part of the equation. The other part is the soil...