by Mark O’Connell

We made progress in the wellbeing garden, digging the area for a beach around the pond leading to a planned sensory path alongside the water feature. The beach will hold painted pebbles celebrating Tifa on March 15th. 

The planting prepares the garden to become a Microbiome Garden in May, a groundbreaking endeavor by ecological designers Sid Hill and Chris Hull to nurture gut health and interconnect soil, plants, and wellbeing. They are preparing for Chelsea Flower Show (@sidhillecogardens and @chrishullgardens). 

At its heart lies the Microbiome concept—a holistic health approach acknowledging gut flora's vital role. Here, amid vibrant flora, we explore the intricate dance between soil, plants, and the human microbiome. 

Our DIG plants will complement Sid and Chris' initial planting which will boast an enchanting edible wildflower meadow with gut-positive plants. Sweet dock, lupins and camassia take center stage, their vibrant blooms and nourishing properties symbolizing nature and humanity's symbiosis.

With each cooking session and planting, we sow diversity's seeds and cultivate connections transcending borders. Good for the soil, our souls and bellies!