Living Soil Composting & Soil Building Workshop

Introduction to Living Soil Composting & Soil Building Workshop Sunday, March 23, 2025 1:00 – 4:00 PM RainCoast Farm in Merville Revitalize Your Farm and Garden This Spring with Living Soil Composting & Soil Building Register before Feb 23 and receive double the amount of alfalfa fertilizer Healthy, microbially diverse soil rich in decomposing organic material is the foundation of thriving gardens and farms. Our workshop teaches you how to work with nature to build soil that requires less fertilizer, holds nutrients and water longer, resists disease, and increases plant vitality—all without synthetic fertilizers. Many gardeners and farmers struggle with tired, nutrient-poor soil that lacks organic matter and beneficial microbes. Living soil gardening blends time-tested farming traditions with modern regenerative practices, using natural microbes from forests, grasslands, and fermented foods to cultivate a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem. Join us for an immersive Living Soil Composting & Soil Building Workshop designed for farmers and home gardeners and learn the secrets to unlock the natural abundance of your soil! If you can’t make it to this workshop, we will be hosting twice monthly Workshops all Spring. The living soil products you receive when you attend the workshop will allow to create a diverse and dynamic soil micro-biome to enhance plant growth, yield, flavour and nutrient profile We will also be offering a Living Soil Learning Kit with delivery available on Vancouver Island, from Duncan north to Campbell River. The living soil learning kit has all the items in the workshop giveaway bundle and comes with access to videos showing you how to easily make and use all our living soil products. Whether you’re new to organic gardening or looking to take your soil health to the next level, this workshop will give you practical, low-cost methods to cultivate a vibrant, living soil ecosystem in your backyard or farm. Please send us a message for more info Living soil growing is rooted in the idea that fertile and healthy soil is essential for healthy eco-systems, plants, andpeople To learn more about the amazing benefits of living soil try these searches Bokashi composting, Living soil gardening, Fungal compost, Back to Eden gardening , Hugelculture, Regenerative agriculture , Biofertilizers and Mycorrhizal fungus What You’ll Get FREE Living Soil Starter Bundle ($101 value!): Every participant receives: 500ml Living Soil Liquid Mother Culture ($20) 3L Wood Pellet Bokashi Starter ($20) 3L Bokashi Bran for DIY Culturing ($20) 1kg Bokashi Alfalfa Fertilizer ($6) 3 Gallons Living Soil Compost Starter ($15) 500ml Purple Non-Sulfur Bacteria ($20) – Fixes nitrogen, boosts growth, and unlocks mineral Info Pack written instructions with pictures to show how to Workshop Pricing: $65 per person $90 special rate for two (includes one giveaway bundle) Bonus: Discounted Worm Composting Kits 3 gallons of worms, eggs & bedding for $25 (Reg. $35) Workshop is limited to 25 people ]Pre-registration required! Please send us a message for registration details. What You’ll Learn: The Benefits of Bokashi Composting Compared to Traditional Composting Simple & Affordable Ways to Make Bokashi Compost and other Natural Fertility Boosters to replace expensive store-bought organic fertilizer How to make a low cost bokashi bucket, and compost totes for rat free composting How to improve your soil’s structure, water retention and nutrient cycling dynamic to grow a more productive garden or farm. Turn Everyday Organic Waste into Garden Gold – Quickly transform kitchen waste, manure, woodchips, yard waste, and weeds into plant-available nutrients and bioactive organic matter to create rich, fertile soil. Why Organic Material & Stored Carbon Matter in Your Soil – Learn how to build long-lasting soil fertility. The Magic of Mushrooms & Mycorrhizal Fungi – How they support plant health and create a thriving garden ecosystem. Brew Your Own Plant Superfood! – Step-by-step guides to making nutrient-rich compost teas, quick-release organic fertilizers, and using worm castings for better plant growth. Supercharge Your Soil with Beneficial Microbes & Biofertilizers – Unlock nature’s secret to stronger plants and healthier harvests. Living Soil & Regenerative Gardening – Discover how these eco-friendly methods create resilient gardens, bigger yields, and disease-resistant crops while helping to reverse climate change Happy Gardening Everyone