Regenerative – Roseanum Foundation

Floriani Corn Report

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In the spirit of experimentation, we planted two sections of Floriani Flint Corn in the 2024 season. Each section was about 15 x 15 feet – not very large! The soil had been prepared in prior years using the Living Soil method of compost tea “fracking.” (I’m sure there is a better term than that!)…

The Vision for 2025

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in Regenerative, Soil

When we sat down before the holidays to review 2024 and plan for 2025, we decided to add a new approach to farming in one of the gardens. This is: NATURAL FARMING Beginning with the 2025 growing season, Roseanum Farm will be planting an area according to the the Natural Farming method. The Natural Farming…

Background on Biodynamics

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in Regenerative

We use biodynamic guidance and principles in our work at Roseanum Farm. Biodynamic farming incorporates practices first indicated by Rudolf Steiner, the Austrian philosopher, scientist, spiritual researcher, and polymath. A goal of biodynamic practices is to enhance soil health, environmental health, and food health and vitality through a holistic approach to the farm and surrounding…

Interview with Living Soil Network

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in Regenerative, Soil

This interview is with Robin Jameson and Spero Latchis, who run the non-profit Living Soil Network, with its mission “to transform unhealthy soils into living fertile ecosystems.“ Q: What is living soil? Spero: I think the word “living soil” is chosen because it indicates the truth that soil is full of living organisms – healthy soil,…

Hoop houses

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in Regenerative

Serve multiple purposes. In the winter, the chickens live in a hoop house. When the hens are young, they lay all winter: possibly because of the extra light exposure. A hoop house challenge is making sure the structure survives the winter. We are adapting the hoop houses to have full mesh ends for summer and…