"It is very useful for improving soil structure, especially by creating pore space in the soil for water, air, living space for microbes and storage space for food and nutrients. The generous porosity helps with reducing fertilizer loss (leaching) and remediates contaminants such as heavy metals, petroleum, and excess salts." I wonder whether you have observed a change in the way the basic functions of biochar are most often described. Lately I have noticed that a typical lead introducing biochar will go something like the above. Read it carefully. I chose it because it is among the best written introductions of its kind I have read recently. And I find it utterly useless. Now first, out of respect to the source, let me say that it is completely true and accurate, and states some valuable attributes of biochar, in their order of importance. And let me also emphasize that I am grateful to the author for not leading with sequestering or drawing down carbon. But that is another story. All that said, there is still something very wrong with this picture, something missing, something so fundamental to the nature and essence of biochar as to make the rest of the description meaningless. As written, the above description could apply to any or all of a hundred other things we can add to soil, and completely miss the charctrizations that make biochar uniquely biochar. I am very curious to know whether you have noticed this as well. L

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Hi All! My name is Mary (she/her), and I live in Arlington, WA on a beautiful 20 acre farm, Pragtree Farm. I have been co-stewarding this land with three of my friends for a couple of years now and am honored to be a part of this intentional community. This farm has a rich history of many hands contributing to caring for this space in a way that helps to regenerate the earth. Tending to the land is truly one of my passions. I am excited to connect with you all and be a part of this collective, where we can share what we are working on and what we are learning and get feedback from others on how to best take care of the land (and each other). I am a landscape/farm designer who is passionate about regenerative farming practices. I love bringing designs to life by embracing my artsy side, but really, it is my goal to help others and put my all into this "work." I want to continue learning how I can help land owners, fellow stewards, enthusiasts, and daydreamers explore the tools it takes to create a sanctuary that fully embodies permaculture ethics and is soothing to the soul. We are in this together and can't wait to meet you! P.s. Say hi to your dog for me.

My name is Douglas and I am retired on a 2 hectar farm in the Karoo.South Africa. I have been working on infrastructure. Now im ready to develope. I work alone most of the time. I always had a passion for perma. ADHD makes it challenging sometimes. I need routine, structure and sound discipline. So this community is a good starting point.

@Andrew Tuttle and I just wrapped up this farm design project! We have run Redtail Edge Design since 2018. In the coming weeks, we will share our entire design process from start to finish here in The Permaculture Collective. Our next module on permaculture design will give you the skills to design your own property or start your professional design journey. The design below is a $6000 project that includes a soil plan, implementation plan, and slideshow presentation. One of our goals for this community is to make pro-level permaculture design and training more financially accessible and help you save money while creating your dream career or farm.