John Jeavons
Grow the Earth. Grow Biointensive. Grow Abundance.
Events
John Jeavons presents workshops, classes and lectures through the year on GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming.
Meet John Jeavons
John Jeavons is the Executive Director of the globally active non-profit Ecology Action, located in Willits, CA, and is a leader in the field of Biointensive agriculture.
News and Links
Links to pages of interest, including Ecology Action, biointensive resources, and news, articles, and podcasts.
Who’s A Good Boy? The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats
Living in a rural area, it’s not always possible to get to the vet in an emergency, and we must do what we can with what we have. Example: a friend had to google “dog Heimlich maneuver” when her dog started choking – and…
Can You Dig It? How Deep Soil Preparation and Structure Makes All the Difference to Your Plants
So, here’s another post about roots. This time, I want to talk about how deep soil preparation (double-digging) works to increase the health and yields of plants by giving them room to spread out. Did you know that the average carrot puts down an…
“Pricking Out”: Greatly Increase Plant Health and Yields by Transferring Seedlings from Flat to Flat Before Final Transplanting
Spring has sprung, and it’s time to get your seedlings in gear for a productive year! In keeping with the season, I thought that this would be a good time to discuss the benefits of pricking out your seedlings before you transplant them. Many…