Growing Nutrient Dense Food

Who’s this course for?

• Every home gardener wanting to grow nutrient-dense food
• All of us hunting for answers to pest and disease issues
• Especially those of us who would like to understand how to make principle based decisions
• New gardeners. You need no prerequisite knowledge
• Parents who are homeschooling their children and want a resource for teaching them to reconnect with their environment
• Parents looking for wholesome family activities for the school holidays!
• Schools and educational projects looking for more resources to support their curriculum

Here’s the lesson plan

Introduction Part 1

• You’ll learn about my story as an organic gardener and what motivated me to start this journey of growing nutrient-dense food.

Introduction Part 2

• You’ll learn about the life work of Weston A. Price, a key mentor of mine.
• You’ll get an understanding of the modern science of epigenetics and be empowered to reclaim your health!
• You’ll learn the importance of using open-pollinated heritage seeds in the process of growing nutrient-dense food.
• A short introduction to the work of Dr. Reams and A.F Beddoe, crucial mentors that helped me achieve success in my journey.
• Understanding the basic principles of how healthy cells grow.
• Know the difference between a Reams soil test and others… and the importance of knowing your soil before starting out.
• Understanding the importance of balanced mineral ratios in your soil.
• Learning the vital role phosphate plays in the photosynthesis process.
• Understanding the concept of “energy release” and how the process of combining and breaking apart energy is at the very essence of life on earth.
• Learning what BRIX is and why it’s crucial to our success in this journey.

Step 1 – Learn To Use a Refractometer 

• Learn how to use a refractometer to get a BRIX, or nutrient density reading.
• Understand the importance of keeping records and working with trends as opposed to individual readings.

Step 2 –Understand Your Soil

• Learn about the importance of familiarising yourself with your soil and the several ways you can do this. 

Step 3 – Soil Aeration 

• Understand the importance of  having 50% air in your garden bed soil, and how to create such conditions with a garden spade and fork.

 Step 4 – Moisture Levels

• Understand why appropriate moisture levels are critical, and learn the techniques for getting them right.

Step 5 – Raising Your Soil Carbon Levels

• Understand why high carbon levels are essential for your soil to grow nutrient-dense food, and learn strategies for fostering them in your garden

Step 6 – Mineral & Nutrient Levels

• Get an overview of all the steps we’ve been through so far.
• Learn the strategies and techniques I use to block leaks and increase mineral and nutrient levels in my vegetables.
• Learn how composting can be a major part of the process of raising mineral and nutrient levels.
• Learn about the phosphate cycle and what makes it essential for healthy ecosystems.

Step 7 – Microbe Levels

• Learn the key strategies and techniques for feeding and encouraging microbial growth.

Step 8 – Stages of Plant Growth

• Learn about the different stages of plant growth so you can take action at the optimal time to support the health of your plants.

Together, these modules will give you a blueprint for building 

1. A degree of food security, self-reliance and family health
2. Peace of mind that your family is eating organic, nutrient-dense vegetables, seeds and grains (major parts of the whole foods diet we all need).
3. A sense of reconnection and contribution, which extends to everyone involved in growing and harvesting (a major component of mental health).